Framework for Considering Productive Aging and Work

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• Personal Author:
  Grosch J ; Scholl, J. C, ; Schulte, Paul A. ; Tamers, Sara L.
• Description:
  OBJECTIVES: The U.S. population is experiencing a demographic transition resulting in an aging workforce. The objective of this article is to elucidate and expand an approach to keep that workforce safe, healthy and productive. METHODS: This article elucidates the framework for the National Center for Productive Aging at Work of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Subject matter experts used a snowball method to review published literature to substantiate elements in the framework. RESULTS: Evidence-based literature supports a productive aging framework for the workforce involving the following elements: 1) life span perspective; 2) comprehensive and integrated approaches to occupational safety and health; 3) emphasis on positive outcomes for both workers and organizations; and 4) supportive work culture for multigenerational issues. CONCLUSIONS: The productive aging framework provides a foundational and comprehensive approach for addressing the aging workforce. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aging Demography Longevity Nervous System Occupational Health Safety Staff Development Workplace
• Keywords:
  Age Groups Aging Workforce Author Keywords: Demographics Cognitive Function Demographic Characteristics Health Protection Life Expectancy Lifespan Multigenerational Occupational Safety And Health Training Work-life Balance Work Environment Workers Worker Safety Workforce Development

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  District of Columbia ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  EID - Education and Information Division ; DART - Division of Applied Research and Technology ; OD - Office of the Director
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  440-448
• Volume:
  60
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20051043
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2018 May; 60(5):440-448
• Contact Point Address:
  Paul Schulte, NIOSH, 1090 Tusculum Avenue, Mailstop C-14, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Email:
  PSchulte@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:37bc4830bd0e1287e002262ec9e9e2fde8007bafab4c2b9eedec0e003ad9177d5839f8ca062d71a463963363a863238a9ef1430316818e2be86a3e03be26b492
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211178/cdc_211178_DS1.pdf
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