NIOSH recently announced the launch of its new National Center for Productive Aging and Work (NCPAW), which will focus on the safety of workers of all ages, promote their lifelong well-being, and advance the concept of productive aging.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), by 2020, one in four American workers will be over the age of 55, many of them with no plans to retire anytime soon. The mission of the NCPAW is to develop a research plan for improving the safety and health of workers of all ages, facilitate collaboration among researchers and partners, develop new interventions, and highlight best practices for creating “aging-friendly” workplaces.
“Either by necessity or by choice, Americans are working longer than ever before,” said NIOSH Director John Howard, MD. “Optimizing working conditions to match the reality that every worker is aging, from the first day on the job to the last, is essential. If our nation is to maximize its economic potential and keep workers safe and healthy, we must make this area of research a top priority.”
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