Workplace Health Without Borders - US Branch
We empower workers and employers around the globe to prevent work-related disease and injury.
Our Story
WHWB-US is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in September 2015 with a mission to:
Raise awareness of the need for effective control of workplace hazards and risks for our own underserved workers and communities as well as in developing countries.
Provide coordination and oversight for projects and training initiated by WHWB-US
Access resources for both national and international projects which may be more accessible by nonprofits incorporated in the US
Our Members
Our members help underserved worker populations within the USA and across the world.
Working and Retired Professionals
Members offer training, mentoring, and technical assistance to develop capacity and knowledge to prevent occupational injury and disease around the world.
Student Chapters
Student members committed to workplace health and safety propose projects, lead events and receive mentorship from professional members in their field.
Collaboration
WHWB-US is an independent branch of WHWB, an international charity based in Canada.
We leverage partnerships and build connections between communities, local organizations and stakeholders, academics and researchers, non-profits, and industry.
Together with our international branches, we have a network of nearly 1000 people around the world including occupational hygienists, epidemiologists, nurses, physicians, and others concerned about global workplace health.