National Ergonomics Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas 11/17-20/2015 Breakout Sessions 11/17 WS-10 Essential Ergonomics and Accommodations for an Aging Workforce - Richard Bunch Dive into the physiology of aging, and specific ergonomic and wellness interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of injury and illness among today’s aging workforce. You’ll learn how aging impacts days away from work, rate of injuries and illnesses, and medical claims. Dr. Bunch will also share methods of training and stress reduction that can help improve your employees’ mental performance and reduce errors. 11/18 AW1 Inclusion Ergonomics for the Differently Abled Workforce - Kathy Espinoza As the percentage of aging workers continues to increase, the probability that our aging workers will be diagnosed with diseases that affect their ability to produce and function will also increase. Inclusion ergonomics aims to retain the wealth of knowledge possessed by an aging and differently abled workforce by ergonomically accommodating these individuals. Kathy Espinoza will share how inclusive ergonomics will help you attract and retain the best workforce, as you learn how to design work environments to mitigate or reduce disability. Conference website: http://www.ergoexpo.com