The U.S. workforce is going through a major demographic shift. Over the coming decade, workers 55 years and older are expected to make up an increasingly larger percentage of the workforce, while the percentage of workers in younger age groups is expected to decline or remain flat. This unprecedented change in age structure will affect virtually all sectors of the economy and has profound implications for the field of occupational safety and health. 

This FREE presentation explores the concept of productive aging, which involves providing a safe and healthy work environment for workers of all ages.  The presentation will provide an overview of current demographic trends, examine how occupational safety and health outcomes change with age, describe NIOSH research priorities on productive aging, and apply a goal setting framework to identify and plan strategies for designing an age-friendly workplace.

KEY PRESENTER:

James Grosch, PhD
Senior Research Psychologist
Co-Director, Center for Productive Aging and Work
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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