Check out feature images from Assembly's June cover story about the challenges older workers face in the auto industry.
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There are more than 1 million assemblers in the United States, with the majority of them being 45 to 64 years old.
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Work areas and stations should not be cramped. Such areas can force workers to reach with their hands and arms at an awkward position. Graphic courtesy Humantech Inc.
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Workstation shelves can be used to hold parts, bins, small subassemblies and work instructions. They can be angled up to 40 degrees to shorten the worker’s reach.
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All tools, components and subassemblies should be within the worker’s reach without cluttering the workspace.
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Workstations can be equipped with swing arms that let workers easily move their monitor and bins closer to or further away from them as necessary.
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Inspection lighting with magnification can help older workers who install small components in assemblies.