National Instittue for Occupational Safety and Health.

U.S. workplaces have become increasingly sedentary, with resulting negative health effects. Through its Total Worker Health® Program, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends an integrated approach to addressing sedentary work environments. An integrated approach is one that protects workers from work-related injury and illness and helps them advance their overall health and well-being, on and off the job. This document describes organizational practices that can reduce the risks associated with sedentary work.

Suggested citation: NIOSH [2017]. Using total worker health concepts to reduce the health risks from sedentary work. By Afanuh S, Johnson AI. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2017–131.

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection