The graying of America’s workforce and the rising cost of healthcare are creating concerns for U.S. business. Workplace exposures and poor lifestyle choices are creating a unique challenge and opportunity for the health and safety professional to take a lead in health promotion.

This publication provides a business case for implementing an integrated health, safety, and wellness program to improve workers’ overall health and continued improvement in workplace injury and illness incident rates. By using this guideline, a company can implement an integrated program that will result in a healthier workforce that is more productive and at a lower risk of workplace injuries.