OSU is the first Oregon university to earn the Total Worker Health® designation

Oregon State University is now officially a Total Worker Health® (TWH) affiliate — the first university in Oregon to earn this designation. This recognition, made possible through a collaboration with the College of Health, University Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, and Student Health Services, underscores OSU’s commitment to strengthening collaboration across safety, health, and well-being programs. By reducing silos and coordinating efforts, we are better able to enhance employee safety, support well-being, and promote a workplace where all employees can thrive.

Becoming a TWH affiliate naturally aligns with OSU’s goal of becoming a Health Promoting University (HPU). Together, these efforts foster a culture that improves employee engagement and presence, reduces absenteeism, and supports a community that benefits both employees and students.

OSU is committed to enhancing collaboration across its safety, health and well-being programs. By reducing silos and coordinating efforts, the university is better able to enhance employee safety, support well-being and promote a workplace where all employees can thrive. OSU’s efforts foster a culture that improves employee engagement and presence, reduces absenteeism and supports a community that benefits both employees and students.

Total Worker Health® represents a comprehensive, research‑to‑practice approach that integrates well‑designed policies, programs, and practices to protect employees from work‑related safety and health hazards while promoting overall well-being. This coordinated approach strengthens the structures that support our workforce and advances OSU’s commitment to a healthy, inclusive, and empowering environment.