Integrating Employee Safety & Fitness: A model for meeting NIOSH's Steps to a Healthier U.S. Workforce challenge

On Jun 20, 2002, US Pres George W. Bush signed an executive order to promote personal fitness among the general public. The National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health took the lead in this initiative and later unveiled the Steps to a Healthier US Workforce campaign to encourage workplace...

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Published in:Professional safety 2006-01, Vol.51 (1), p.26
Main Authors: Drennan, Fred S, Ramsay, James D, Richey, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Arthritis
Baby boomers
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chronic illnesses
Costs
Diabetes
Employees
Exercise
Flexibility
Health promotion
Hypertension
Injuries
Integrated approach
Lifestyles
Obesity
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Overweight
Personal health
Physical fitness
Productivity
Supervisors
Surgeons General
Wellness programs
Workers
Workforce
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Summary:On Jun 20, 2002, US Pres George W. Bush signed an executive order to promote personal fitness among the general public. The National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health took the lead in this initiative and later unveiled the Steps to a Healthier US Workforce campaign to encourage workplace safety and health programs that focus on preventing work-related illness, injury and disability, and on promoting healthier living and lifestyles to reduce and prevent chronic disease. Bringing the natural workgroup together for a daily strength and fitness exercise routine is a powerful team-building tool, a feature lacking in many safety programs. Recognition is an integral element of organization success. Positive recognition helps to create productive, motivating and fulfilling work environments. An aging and out-of-shape workforce has become a key driver of high workers' compensation and healthcare costs. Integrating physical conditioning and health activity into the daily safety routine can help reverse this trend.
ISSN:0099-0027