Other Scientific Research

A broad base of scientific evidence supports workplace programs that integrate health, wellness and safety. Research also supports participatory programs, in which employees are involved in designing a healthier workplace. This page provides a partial list of this body of evidence.

Integrating Health Promotion With Occupational Health and Safety

• Goetzel, 2005. Examining the Value of Integrating Occupational Health and Safety and Health Promotion Programs in the Workplace.
• Henning et al., 2009. Workplace Health Protection and Promotion through Participatory Ergonomics: An Integrated Approach.
• NIOSH, 2012. Research Compendium. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Total Worker Health™ Program. Seminal Research Papers.
• Robertson and Courtney, 2004. A Systems Analysis Approach to Solving Office Work System Health and Performance Problems.
• Seabury at al., 2005. The Economics of Integrating Injury and Illness Prevention and Health Promotion Programs.
• Sorensen et al., 2004. Steps to a Healthier Workforce: Integrating Occupational Health and Safety and Worksite Health Promotion: State of the Science.

Participatory Worksite Wellness Programs

• Aust et al., 2004. Comprehensive Health Promotion Interventions at the Workplace: Experiences With Health Circles in Germany.
• Baker et al., 1994. A Participatory Approach to Worksite Health Promotion.
• Faghi et al., 2012. Worksite Weight Loss Intervention for Employees in Stressful Workplaces: A Pilot Study and Baseline Survey Indicators of Success.
• Haims et al., 1998. Theory and Practice for the Implementation of “In-House” Continuous Improvement Participatory Ergonomics Programs.
• Van Eerd et al., 2008. Process and Implementation of Participatory Ergonomics Interventions: A Systematic Review.

Worksite Wellness and a Healther Workplace

• Carnethon et al., 2009. Worksite Wellness Programs for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
• Hymel et al., 2011. Workplace Health Protection and Promotion: A New Pathway for a Healthier–and Safer–Workforce.
• NIOSH, 2008.Essential Elements of Effective Workplace Programs and Policies for Improving Worker Health and Wellbeing.