Denver — Recognizing the “value of investing in Colorado workers’ health, safety and well-being to promote health, prevent injury and enhance workforce productivity,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) has declared Aug. 14 the Day of Total Worker Health.
NIOSH defines TWH as policies, programs and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with the promotion of injury and illness prevention efforts to advance employee well-being.
The state proclamation, announced Aug. 6, “encourages everyone to recognize the worker health and safety opportunities that exist and celebrate organizations and employers that place value on implementing such initiatives.”
According to the proclamation, 58% of small employers and 94% of large organizations nationwide had some form of worker wellness program in 2024.
The Colorado School of Public Health’s Centers for Health, Work and Environment says that along with safeguarding employees, worker wellness and safety and health programs can bolster organizational performance and resilience.
The day recognizes “Colorado’s unwavering commitment to advancing the health, safety and well-being of our workforce,” Lili Tenney, an assistant professor at the school and director of outreach and programs at CHWE, said in a press release. “It’s a testament to the businesses, leaders and communities championing Total Worker Health in action, creating workplaces where people can thrive.”
