Mar 7, 2024
Josh Ierna, Safety Manager at Tilcon Connecticut, joins Libby
today to delve into the transformative journey of Total Worker
Health and its profound impact on organizational wellbeing. Josh
highlights the evolution of Total Worker Health, addressing
multifaceted issues such as mental wellness, opioid overdose
prevention, and suicide awareness, through proactive engagement
with employees, fostering a culture of support and
empowerment.
Throughout the discussion, Josh elaborates on Tilcon Connecticut's
journey, from raising awareness through dedicated training sessions
to implementing innovative programs like onsite athletic training,
demonstrating a commitment to prioritizing employee health and
safety. Their collaborative approach emphasizes engagement and
empowerment, tailored solutions, and continuous improvement,
ensuring meaningful impact and paving the way for a brighter future
of employee wellbeing and organizational success.
Episode Highlights:
Tilcon Connecticut's path towards embracing holistic well-being
beyond traditional safety measures with Total Worker Health
Engaging employees in dialogue and empowering them to contribute to
well-being initiatives
Evolution of initiatives from awareness campaigns to practical
programs like onsite athletic training
Recognizing diverse workforce needs, and emphasizing personalized
solutions and proactive support
Fostering a culture of shared responsibility through collaboration
between management, employees, and external partners
Commitment to ongoing refinement through feedback solicitation
The impact of initiatives
The future of employee well-being
Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions:
In this episode, Josh comes on the podcast to talk about his
company’s total worker health journey. What do you think about
health programs like this that include wellness?
To get started on their total worker health journey, Josh’s company
got buy-in from employees at all levels. Why do you think this kind
of engagement is important?
Total worker health is a program that varies from company to
company. Where can we improve or make changes to our company’s
health programs?
Quotes:
"We need to constantly engage with our employees... It's where we
found the biggest value."
"Taking safety, psychological safety, mental wellness, putting it
all together into a program under total worker health's guidance
benefits both the employee and us."
"Engagement is the key... Talk to your people, ask them what's
important."
"Total Worker Health is about taking care of our workforce, both at
work and at home."
"By prioritizing employee well-being, we ultimately drive positive
outcomes for the company as a whole."
Links:
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/default.html
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/oep/twhcenters.html