The U.S. labor force will continue graying at a rapid pace over the next several years. But not all employers are prepared for the impact of more aging bodies and their implications for injury severity, health care and workers compensation costs, and productivity. ›› More

Ergonomics and wellness programs are even more crucial for mitigating injury losses and reducing workers compensation costs as the nation's workforce grows older. Measures to address the “silver tsunami” include installing better lighting and helping workers identify medical treatments. ›› More

With workers over age 55 spending more time away from work when they are injured on the job, it is critical for employers to focus their return-to-work efforts to mitigate related rising workers compensation claims costs. Individualized return-to-work programs is one area to focus on. ›› More

Decreasing strength, slower reaction times, arthritis, and longer injury recovery times are just a few reasons why traditional safety practices such as adapting work stations and tools to fit workers are increasingly important for mitigating injury losses as employees age. ›› More

Safety measures help all workers, but evaluating workplace safety with older employees in mind can help them meet physical and mental challenges that come with age. ›› More

With years of experience on how to do a job properly, older workers can prove valuable for mentoring their younger co-workers on how to complete daily tasks without injuring themselves. ›› More

As workers near retirement age, sustaining a safe work environment and optimizing work performance requires real engagement between worker and employer. Poor job performance and real injuries that lead to extended disabilities can result when workers disengage. ›› More

With the proportion of American workers over age 55 increasing, employers are starting to embrace strategies to keep their most experienced employees working safely and productively. ›› More

Changes caused by aging, such as deterioration of eye sight and range of motion, can affect the ability to drive and older drivers are at greater risk of facing work-related auto accidents. But there are measures employers can take to help reduce that risk. ›› More

The job of lifting and moving hospital patients is among the physically demanding and potentially hazardous duties performed by nurses. Meanwhile, the nation's nurses are aging, so Scripps Health has implemented safety strategies to help prevent their injuries and keep them productive. ›› More

Duke Energy has a lot of training invested in its electrical line workers, who perform a potentially dangerous job and on average are 50 years old. Duke has refined its safety efforts to retain their valuable experience and help keep them injury free. ›› More

New research shows older workers do not account for as great of workers comp losses as previously thought, but that does not mean health and safety programs should not target the increased injury severity their claims generate. ›› More