Aging Workers
This question and answer document identifies health and safety concerns related to aging workers including physical changes that may affect their work.
Publication (~4 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Healthy Aging in Canada – A New Vision, A Vital Investment From Evidence to Action
Background document prepared for the Federal, Provincial & Territorial Committee of Officials (Seniors). Report outlines status of knowledge in 5 key focus areas: social connectedness, physical activity, healthy eating, falls prevention and tobacco control and implications for policy and practice.
Publication ( 76 pages) prepared by Public Health Agency of Canada

Aging Workforce
Overview of the challenges older workers face and studies related to the aging workforce
Web site prepared by HRSDC

Challenges of an Aging Workforce: An Overview of the Issue
Publication ( 38 pages) prepared by HRSDC

Collective Agreements and Older Workers in Canada
This study provides details on current work practices and how collective agreements can address emerging issues such as: work-time organization; leaves of absence; training and education; economic security; (anti-)discrimination clauses and practices; and transition to retirement.
Technical publication ( 217 pages) prepared by HRSDC

Elderly Workers
Aspects of work which could be impacted by aging are reviewed from an ergonomic point of view: changes in muscular strength, sleep regulation, sensory functions, and cognition are discussed.
Technical publication (~6 pages) prepared by ILO

Safety Tips for the Older Driver
Publication (~2 pages) prepared by CSC - Canada Safety Council

Healthy Aging
This web site includes health information for older workers, health statistics and links to other organizations.
Web site prepared by US CDC

The Aging Worker
Covers effects of aging and practical strategies for workplaces with aging workers.
Presentation prepared by Ontario OHCOW