Everywhere we turn there are articles about more seniors in the workforce. This is not a new trend, but the pattern has clearly stepped up as a result of the current recession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 1977 and 2007, total employment in the US increased by 59%. Amazingly, employment of workers 65 and over had already increased 101% during this time! For men over 65, the 1977 to 2007 increase was 75%, but for women it was 147%. What does this mean for safety at work? We have a lot to do!
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Have you ever had to talk with someone about a topic that you just knew would cause either you or the other person to be very uncomfortable? Unfortunately at work, home, or in other personal settings, personalities may clash, or issues that need to be discussed are so “hot” that it’s almost like a volcano errupting. Discussing safety issues at work can be one of these topics that causes angst in communication between otherwise very calm and relaxed people. But, safety problems have to be addresses, so we need to learn how to talk about them. Read this article…
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Shift workers exposed to continuous loud noise on the job, such as crashing, machinery, or engines, or who come in contact with certain types of metals and solvents, face a higher risk of hearing loss than the average population. That’s saying a fair amount, since with the explosive popularity of iPods, specifically iPod earbuds, the average music listener faces far more hearing loss danger than they did a decade ago. As this generation of Baby Boomers ages, so many of whom work shifts and extended hours, rates of both natural and work-related hearing loss will likely surge across the country. Managers, employees and health care workers have to be prepared to diagnose potential hearing loss in themselves and others and take steps for prevention. Read this article…
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