As the number of people over age 55 increases in the workplace, so does overall workplace safety and productivity, according to a new study by an insurance firm risk control expert.
The paper by Ken Nogan, a consultant with PMA Insurance Group, also finds that when older workers do experience injuries, severity can be significant, which his paper advises is an issue that must be considered by safety professionals.
Because injuries to older adults tend to be of higher severity, U.S. companies should consider making workplace modifications that prevent injuries, the paper counsels.
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