Safety 2010 Proceedings

529 Optimizing and Designing for an Aging Population in the Workplace

Instructor: Winnie Ip, CPE, Humantech, Ann Arbor, MI

Description: Sponsored by the Ergonomics Branch of the Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty
There is no getting around it, every industry, occupation and employer has faced the challenges of an aging workforce. This session addresses myths and facts about performance changes as we age and highlights ergonomic design considerations to ensure the workplace best fits people of all ages and capabilities.

Level: I