Health and safety needs of older workers / Committee on the Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers ; David H. Wegman and James P. McGee, editors.

Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxiv, 301 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental Contenthttp://www.nap.edu/books/030909111X/html/
Subjects

Other author/creatorWegman, David H.
Other author/creatorMcGee, J. (James), 1950-
Other author/creatorNational Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers.
Other author/creatorInstitute of Medicine (U.S.)
Contents Demographic characteristics of the older workforce -- The role of the changing labor market and the changing nature of work in older workers' work experiences and health outcomes -- The social and economic context of work for older persons -- Physical and cognitive differences between older and younger workers -- Effects of workplace exposures on older workers -- Programs and policies related to the older workforce and safe work -- Interventions for older workers -- Conclusions and recommendations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 231-281) and index.
Other formsAlso available in electronic form via the Internet (viewed August 19, 2004).
LCCN 2004007008
ISBN030909111X (hardcover)

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