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13 September 2005 - HSE Research Report on
Older Workers
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A new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) research report is
available on facts and misconceptions about age, health status and employability
(HSL/2005/20) of the older worker.
The report looks at the misconceptions of employing or retaining
older workers and whether the onset of age and perceived associated illness
would make them a less viable option for employability.
Part of the National Guidance Campaign (NGC), being taken
forward by the Age Partnership Group, working together with the Department of
Works and Pension's (DWP's) aim is to raise awareness of employers in adopting a
more flexible approach to employment and retention opportunities for the older
worker, prior to the implementation of the Government backed age legislation due
before the end of 2006.
The report looks at such "myths" associated with older workers
as follows:
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Chronological age determines health and age brings illness and
disease.
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Getting older is associated with loss of cognitive capacity.
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Older workers have less physical strength and endurance.
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Older workers have poorer sensory abilities. (Sight and
Hearing).
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Older workers have more time off sick.
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Older workers have difficulty adapting to change.
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Older workers find it harder to learn new information.
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Older workers have more accidents in the workplace.
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Older workers give less productivity.
The full report can be accessed from the HSE pdf format, file by
clicking the following:
Facts and Misconceptions about Age, Health Status and Employability
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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