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work-related cancer exposure
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How to prepare for rise in cancer rates

Survey on work-related exposure in EU to be published this year
Markiewicz
Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
February 6, 2023

Within the coming decades, lifetime cancer risk i.e., cancer incidence in the U.S. will increase 50%-70% mainly because of population growth and an aging population.


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4 things construction companies can do to optimize safety training for Gen Z

Safety rests on the quality of our training
Shawn Smith
November 1, 2022

Most construction leaders recognize the dangers of their profession – and how inadequate safety training contributes to that danger. But establishing a comprehensive training program isn’t easy, especially with a cross-generational workforce.


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Protecting your aging workforce should be a priority

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
May 13, 2021
People are working longer for many reasons, including the need or desire to continue generating income and the inability to afford early retirement.. Regardless of their motivation, these employees have decades of experience, and it shows in the wear and tear on their bodies and joints.
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Returning to work for at-risk employees

A step up: Returning to work for at-risk employees

Dr. Kevan Orvitz
July 20, 2020
For our returning US workforce, recognizing employees’ personal comfort on the job has never been more significant — especially for at-risk employees.
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Safety’s generation gap
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Safety’s generation gap

Young & older pros have different values
Markiewicz
Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
February 3, 2020

The U.S. workforce is now composed of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Age ranges for these generations in 2019 were: boomers (55-73); Gen X (39-54); Millennials (23-38); and Gen Z (6-22).


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Safety and health trends for 2020

November 22, 2019
As we enter a new decade, occupational safety and health professionals have a lot to consider. From demographic changes and new regulations to innovative technology and medical advancements, there is a lot to explore. Examinetics worked with 20 of our client partners and other industry thought leaders to present their thoughts on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping occupational health. We wanted to know what these industry leaders think are the issues and innovative solutions that will make an impact on our profession in 2020 and beyond.
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Automated loading dock equipment

Automated loading dock equipment a boon for aging workforce

Eliminate backbreaking manual labor
Chad Dillavou
November 1, 2019

America’s workforce is aging. According to AARP, nearly half of new jobs in the U.S. last year were filled by workers 55 years or older. Due largely to ongoing labor shortages, this disproportionately small demographic accounted for more than 1.4 million of the 2.9 million new jobs in 2018, many of them in the fast-growing sector of warehousing and distribution centers.


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Accommodations for older workers to combat fatigue

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

As the workforce ages
Dr. Kevan Orvitz
September 9, 2019

Americans are living longer and working longer, resulting in an unprecedented transfor-mation of the workplace, according to the United States Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.


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Is changing workforce behind decrease in workers comp claims?

April 2, 2019
A new study by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to determine if demographic changes are behind the continuing decline in workers compensation (WC) claims has yielded some surprising results. Among them: that the aging of the U.S. workforce is not a factor. According to NCCI, WC claims have fallen by nearly one-third in the last ten years, part of a trend that’s been going on for more than two decades. At the same time, the number of workers who are at least 55 years old has doubled since 2000.
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Older drivers at work

February 16, 2019
Older workers (those ages 55 and older) bring extensive skills, knowledge, and experience built over the course of a lifespan. However, age-related physical and mental changes may affect older workers’ driving. While such changes are normal, they also put older drivers at a greater risk of dying if they are in a motor vehicle crash.
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