Occupational health and workplace wellbeing: Why the differences matter

Abstract

In occupational safety and health (OSH) circles, it's common to see the terms ‘occupational health’, ‘work-related health’, and ‘workplace wellbeing’ used interchangeably - often inaccurately. While they may seem similar, each term carries distinct meanings. In this brief article I show how they should be distinguished and so enable better protection of workers.