Proposing a conceptual model for examining the influence of individual and work-related factors on work ability

Jacky Y. K. Ng*, Alan H. S. Chan

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    Given the very fact of rapid ageing of population and drastic decline in skilled and experienced construction workers, it is anticipated that the problem of shortage of construction workforce in Hong Kong will exacerbate in the coming decades. In order to alleviate the problem, the work proposed here aims at identifying the effective measures for extending the working lives of the construction workforce in Hong Kong by proposing a conceptual model for examining the influence of individual factors and work-related factors on work ability. A better understanding of the potential factors affecting the current and future work ability of construction workers will greatly assist the formulation of evidence based interventions to retaining the workforce in the Hong Kong construction industry.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvances in Social and Occupational Ergonomics
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Social and Occupational Ergonomics
    PublisherSpringer Verlag
    Pages145-151
    Volume487
    ISBN (Print)9783319416878
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    Event7th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2016 - Walt Disney World, United States
    Duration: 27 Jul 201631 Jul 2016

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
    Volume487
    ISSN (Print)2194-5357

    Conference

    Conference7th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityWalt Disney World
    Period27/07/1631/07/16

    Research Keywords

    • Ageing workforce
    • Construction
    • Work ability

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