| Document ID (ISN) | 70119 |
| CIS number |
97-1912 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Williams S.N., Crumpton L.L. |
| Title |
Investigating the work ability of older employees |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1997, Vol.20. No.3, p.241-249. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
The work ability index developed by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health was used to assess the work ability of 20 university employees aged from 50 to 55. Participants were asked to respond to questions concerning their physical, mental and social capacities. The work ability values of these employees were slightly higher than the reference values developed from previous research studies. The method may be used to estimate the work capacity of older employees and to determine required modifications in equipment design or working conditions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
older workers; mental work capacity; work capacity |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
sex-linked differences; subjective assessment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mental workload
Older workers
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