AGING WORKFORCE & ERGONOMICS
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
A growing number of our workforce is past middle age. The number of older people who work part-time is also increasing.
An ergonomically designed work place benefits all ages not just the over 45 group.
There are some things older workers may need to do to work safely and comfortably and this new category is going to get us thinking about ways to keep the older workers healthy and fit. Personally speaking, for me, it is lighting. I can sit forever in a comfortable chair at the computer but the light has to be right for me to stay on the computer for any considerable length of time. Here is one thing to keep in mind. If the monitor is displayed with maximum brightness, you will have to strain your eyes more to view the objects on the screen. That contributes to eye fatigue. Indirect lighting or shaded lighting seems to be what most experts recommend.
