The Connection between Wellbeing and Safety: A comprehensive approach to workplace safety must consider the underlying causes leading to or contributing to injuries that may not be visible to the human eye. This is the focus of workplace wellbeing, an expansive topic area considering the impact of many wellbeing-related risks to workplace safety and health, from fatigue and psychological safety to substance use and mental health. Check out this blog post to learn more and use the resources below to address wellbeing-related risks in your organization.
NSC Membership Sneak Peek: Below is a tiny taste of the exclusive resources you could access as an NSC member.
• June 23 Wellbeing Works: How to Cohesively Address Wellbeing & Safety Register Now
• June 24 Annual Workplace Safety Summit: Innovation to Application Register Now
• June 25 Impact of Cannabis on Workplace Register Now
Quiz: Do you know all that workplace wellbeing entails? Separate the myths from the facts in this new, interactive quiz. Have your team test their knowledge and also share the quiz on social media. (printable version)
Videos: Share these videos on your social media channels and employee communications:
Articles: The Council’s flagship publication, Safety+Health® magazine, as well as Family Safety+Health® magazine, provide a wealth of knowledge like the following articles:
VIDEO: Workplace Wellbeing: Prioritizing Safety for the Whole Worker
VIDEO: Safety is Personal – Dr. Kenji Saito
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Additional Resources
NSC Impairment Recognition and Response Training for Supervisors: Workplace impairment due to substances like alcohol, opioids or cannabis, or physical and mental factors like fatigue and stress, can negatively affect workplace safety, employee wellbeing and your bottom line. This one-hour eLearning course provides frontline supervisors, safety professionals and managers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to perceived impairment in the workplace, no matter the cause.
NSC Workplace Training: Workplace safety culture begins with a well-trained workforce. Employees trained in NSC safety programs make their workplaces safer for everyone. Check out a variety of training options to fit your needs.
NSC First Aid Training: NSC is a recognized OSHA provider and leader in workplace first aid education. Partner with NSC to know employees are receiving the most up-to-date knowledge and the latest lifesaving techniques.
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