The growing trend of more and more of the population becoming obese poses many opportunities for ergonomics to have a positive impact on improving the comfort and productivity of obese workers. Ergonomics can have a lasting and effective influence on todays and tomorrows growing workforce by providing insights and perspectives to help address this emerging issue. This session will help examine the scope, severity and impacts of obesity, discuss way ergonomists can improve the productivity and comfort for obese workers, and explore ideas and considerations for obese children and young adults.
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