The Nebraska Safety Council and WorkWell, a division of the Council is pleased to announce affiliate status with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s Total Worker Health ™ program. The Nebraska Safety Council is the first organization in Nebraska to be awarded affiliate status. Total Worker Health ™ promotes the integration of safety and wellness to prevent worker injury and illness and advance employee health and well-being. In most organizations that have safety and wellness programs, these functions are carried out by separate departments and are not necessarily tied together. Research is showing that by integrating these two functions, organizations can see more effective results.
According to Laurie Klosterboer, executive director of the Nebraska Safety Council, being awarded affiliate status brings great credibility to the Council and what it can provide organizations. The affiliate status provides further validation that the Nebraska Safety Council and WorkWell are recognized leaders in the field of wellness and safety and have the talent, knowledge, and capability to advance these efforts across the state of Nebraska.
Tonya Vyhlidal, WorkWell Director, is currently working with three organizations to integrate their worksite safety and wellness programs. These include the Lincoln Airport Authority, Distribution Inc., and CK Contracting (Casper’s Construction). It’s an exciting time to be on the forefront of this initiative as organizations are realizing the value of good health and how good health relates to improved business performance and profit.
For more information about Total Worker Health™ and integrating your safety and wellness programs, visit www.nesafetycouncil.org or call (402) 483-2511. The Nebraska Safety Council is a nonprofit organization and its mission is to provide leadership and resources to promote a safe and healthy environment in our workplace and community.