The proportion of older workers has increased substantially in recent years, with over 25% of
the Canadian labour force aged≥ 55 years. Along with chronological age comes age …

This chapter reviews research findings related to how changes in physical capabilities due
to aging may have a bearing on the occupational health of older workers. Although older …

Background In many developed countries, the workforce is rapidly aging. Occupational
demands however, have not decreased despite the fact that workers see a decline in …

High-demand jobs include 'specific'job demands that are not preventable with state of the art
ergonomics knowledge and may overburden the bodily capacities, safety or health of …

Population ageing presents both challenges and opportunities to ensure the availability of a
healthy and productive workforce. Recent European legislation requires that employers take …

In the coming decades, demographic, economic and social changes will result in an
increased proportion of elderly persons in the workforce in most industrialized countries …

Background: The aims of this study were:(i) to determine the relation between chronological
and functional age;(ii) to examine the association between chronological age and work …

Aging is associated with progressive decreases in aerobic power, thermoregulation,
reaction speed and acuity of the special senses. These changes can reduce productivity …

The economic implications of Europe's ageing population are considerable. Without an
increase in the size of the working population, reducing the possible fiscal deficits will be …

BACKGROUND: Worldwide ageing and thus, workforce ageing, is a concern for both
developed and developing nations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the current research was to …