In this insightful episode of Headspace for the Workplace, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas talks with Kevin Lombardo, a workplace safety expert known for his holistic approach to keeping workplaces safe and healthy. Together, they discuss how ergonomic principles and mental health connect in the workplace.
Throughout the episode, Kevin emphasizes the importance of keeping employees safe, injury-free, and stress-free at work. They explore how creating a supportive environment can contribute to this goal, ensuring that employees feel secure and able to perform their best.
Dr. Sally and Kevin share practical tips for creating a workspace that supports employees' overall wellbeing, providing a roadmap for companies to build a positive work culture.
By bridging the domains of ergonomics and mental health, organizations can pave the way for transformative change, fostering environments where individuals thrive and flourish.
More about Kevin
Kevin is a widely recognized thought leader with substantial experience in workplace safety and injury prevention. Having worked as CEO and a Senior Executive for many large organizations along with his significant experience in the healthcare space, Kevin’s unique perspective illuminates the critical intersections between talent, assets, and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance.
Episode Takeaways
It's creating environments that nurture our peace, resilience, and productivity.
It's not just about surviving the workday; it's about thriving in it.
We connect well-being with the work we do and the ways we do it.
Contact Kevin
Email: kevin@dorncompanies.com
Show Notes
Total Worker Health Definition: Total Worker Health® (TWH) is defined as policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with promotion of injury and illness-prevention efforts to advance worker well-being. It is a holistic, organization-wide approach to worker well-being. As stated by NIOSH, “The Total Worker Health® (TWH) approach prioritizes a hazard-free work environment for all workers” and recognizes ". . . that work is a social determinant of health."