Hazards Conference 2005

Ageing At Work submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

With the average age of the working population still rising, and pressure to increase the normal retirement age beyond 65, the physical and mental health of older workers will become increasingly important. Simon Pickvance discusses the OH implications of age and work, and argues that effective and flexible management can improve the chances of older workers successfully remaining in, or returning to work.

What do older workers need? submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Workshop report from the 18th Hazards Conference in Leeds, July 30th, 2005

Why use the Work Ability Index? submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Workers are reluctant to tell managersif they are struggling to do their jobs. Reporting schemes don’t work when most employees have been in their jobs too briefly to get full legal employment protection, or are in small firms that lack flexible alternatives for them to move to. Too often sickness absence is the first sign that someone is struggling to manage their health problem.