Thursday, May 30, 2013

Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce

Humantech has published an informative video that addresses ergonomics and the aging workforce. In the 3-minute video, ergonomist Josh Kerst offers an overview of the problem and ergonomic remedies that can be applied to address those concerns.

According to Kerst, “10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day, and while we think 65 is the retirement age, two-thirds of people plan to work beyond that, and nearly half tend to work in their 70s.” The video offers information that employers can apply to allow these workers to continue performing their jobs well despite their age.