FACTS
- Slower Recovery Time: Older workers experience longer healing periods after strains, sprains, or overexertion injuries, increasing the severity and impact of incidents.
- Reduced Balance & Stability: Natural age-related changes—like reduced muscle mass and slower reflexes—raise the risk of slips, trips, and falls during routine tasks.
- Chronic Condition Interaction: Arthritis, cardiovascular issues, or reduced joint flexibility can compromise lifting form, endurance, and reaction during physical tasks.
- Vision & Hearing Decline: Reduced depth perception, glare sensitivity, or diminished hearing can affect hazard detection around vehicles, equipment, and alarms.
- Fatigue Accumulation: Older workers may fatigue faster during prolonged or repetitive tasks, increasing […]
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