Future directions and opportunities for Total Worker Health

The field of occupational safety and health (OSH) is undergoing a significant transformation as the landscape of work changes. This concluding chapter highlights three cross-cutting themes—drawn from recent literature and discussions with thought leaders—that are driving a paradigm shift in the area of OSH. It begins with a discussion of how work and the workforce are changing. The chapter describes the links between work and health, and, finally, it reflects on expanding views of OSH. Collectively, these themes advocate for a Total Worker Health® approach that integrates health protection with broader interventions to advance worker well-being. The rationale for this approach builds on prior efforts that advocate for the protection of worker well-being. The chapter concludes with a discussion of opportunities for the Total Worker Health approach to move the OSH field forward through investments in training, science, and practice, and propose a new direction for achieving well-being through work. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: create)