A Research and Innovation Center to Advance Total Worker Health® Practice

Since 2006, CPH-NEW has studied how the Total Worker Health (TWH) approach can be implemented across several industries. This work led to the development of the Healthy Workplace Participatory Program (HWPP) and practical toolkits and education that help organizations make meaningful and lasting workplace improvements.

The TWH approach is a holistic framework for advancing employee health, safety, and well-being by integrating protection from work-related hazards with policies, programs, and practices that support worker health, safety, and well-being. By addressing workplace conditions alongside individual health, organizations can create environments that support a healthier and more productive workforce.

Organizations that adopt TWH concepts often see:

  • a decrease in sick time, 
  • improved productivity and 
  • increased retention. 

Give Employees a Voice in Solving Employment Challenges

Establishing a collaborative environment goes a long way in improving employee satisfaction and creating a safe and healthy workplace. CPH-NEW's Healthy Workplace Participatory Program (HWPP) provides a step-by-step toolkit based on the TWH model to evaluate readiness, form teams, generate solutions using the Intervention Design and Analysis Scorecard (IDEAS) tool and evaluate success. 

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Total Worker Health® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Participation by University of Massachusetts Lowell does not imply endorsement by HHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
This website was supported by Grant Number Grant 1 U19 OH012299-01 from the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.

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