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Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce — Designing a Safe and Productive Workplace
You’ve probably heard that the U.S. workforce is aging. In fact, you’ve probably witnessed it firsthand — and now you’re faced with the challenge of creating a safe and productive work environment that accommodates an aging workforce.
Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce — Designing a Safe and Productive Workplace
Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics Guidelines
This guidebook from WorkSafeNB provides the basic tools to set up and maintain a healthy workspace in the office. It also contains helpful sections on pointing devices, chairs, work space, keyboards, monitor position and more.
Single- and Dual-Monitor Computer Setup: Ergonomic Tips
“Everything about your computer setup – from the environment, chair, desk, mouse, keyboard and other items – should be designed and positioned based on the tasks you perform and your specific body measurements and personal factors.”
Single- and Dual-Monitor Computer Setup: Ergonomic Tips
Workplace Athlete Health
Work Breaks, Exercise and Stretches
Taking rest breaks is necessary to ensure the performance of the musculoskeletal system. This article contains rest and micro break suggestions, exercise suggestions and additional resources.
Work Breaks, Exercise and Stretches
OSHA Technical Page on Back Injuries and Disorders
“Although back injuries account for no work-related deaths, they do account for a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity, and economic burden on compensation systems. Back disorders are one of the leading causes of disability for people in their working years and afflict over 600,000 employees each year with a cost of about $50 billion annually in 1991 according to NIOSH. The frequency and economic impact of back injuries and disorders on the work force are expected to increase over the next several decades as the average age of the work force increases and medical costs go up.”
OSHA Technical Page on Back Injuries and Disorders
Safety Leadership
10 Leadership Tips for Engaging Employees in the Safety Process
“Failing to engage employees in the safety process indicates a breakdown in leadership. Leadership is more than directing the workforce and enforcing rules and regulations. To achieve true leadership and success in the safety process, learn the following leadership practices.”
10 Leadership Tips for Engaging Employees in the Safety Process
