Total Worker Health® in Action: Strategies for Organizational Success in Alaska
April 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$40.00
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively advocate for and implement the Total Worker Health® approach in your organization.
In today’s fast-paced world, organizations are on the lookout for innovative solutions to tackle system-level challenges that impact workers’ health, safety, and overall business success and prosperity.
Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll dive into the transformative benefits of the Total Worker Health approach and how you can implement it into your organization. No matter what industry you are in, we will share several system-level solutions and discuss their fit for the unique needs of the Alaska working environment.
What to Expect:
- Actionable Insights: Discover practical ways to enhance safety culture and advance worker well-being utilizing Total Worker Health principles.
- Hands-On Tools: Gain access to validated tools and resources that will help you bring Total Worker Health to your organization. Collaborate with your leadership and workplace teams to create solutions together.
- Real-World Applications: Learn how to demonstrate the business and social value of this integrated approach. You will learn from several case studies when and how to apply these strategies to enhance your existing health and safety programs and practices.
Offered by Alaska Safety Alliance in collaboration with NWCOHS and OHWC.
Location: BP Energy Center Birch Room, 1014 Energy Court Anchorage, AK 99508
Cost: $40 per person (includes lunch & refreshments). Scroll Down to Purchase Tickets. There are a limited amount of scholarships if cost is a barrier for your attendance. Please reach out to naomi@alaskasafetyalliance.org for more information.
Workshop Facilitators
Katia Costa-Black, PhD, PT: Katia Costa-Black is the Senior Manager for Education and Partnerships at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Outreach Core Lead at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). In these roles, she oversees the Total Worker Health® education portfolio of the Institute, and is tasked to build research-to-practice partnerships in the Pacific Northwest region. Katia holds a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy, a M.Sc. in Ergonomics and Biomechanics, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her research and teaching activities are informed by her two decades of experience in designing and implementing system-level preventive strategies for various organizations in the U.S. and abroad—with a focus on different aspects of Human Factors/ Ergonomics, workers’ safety and well-being.
Naomi DuCharme is the Executive Director of Alaska Safety Alliance and is a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) with expertise in Total Worker Health. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of workers in Alaska. With extensive experience in management and occupational health and safety, she is committed to fostering environments that prioritize safety and well-being. Naomi actively contributes to advancing worker safety initiatives through her roles on the Region 10 Young Worker Safety Committee, the Associated Builders and Contractors Safety Committee, and the Anchorage Suicide Prevention Coalition. She serves as Vice President of the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Naomi is recognized for her approachable, professional demeanor and uses her experience in both executive and field level roles to effectively communicate and tailor information to meet people and organizations where they are and help them get to where they want to be.
Nancy Simcox, MS: Nancy Simcox is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education Program (OSHCE) at the University of Washington. She develops and delivers research-based education programs for professionals in the environmental, health, and safety fields, including industrial hygienists, physicians, nurses, and safety engineers. She oversees the creation of new educational programs that address emerging issues identified by workers, employers, and the practice community. Recent programs have covered topics such as forestry and agricultural risks, reproductive health hazards, workplace violence, leadership development, Total Worker Health, and infectious disease prevention. She has 25 years of experience in the field of occupational health and safety.
Lili Tenney, DrPH, MPH is the Director of Outreach and Programs for the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. She is a leader in public health, Total Worker Health, communications, and implementation sciences and is the founder of Health Links- helping organizations achieve sustainability and social change.
