Does intense time pressure at work make older employees more vulnerable? A statistical analysis based on a French survey “SVP50”

Volkoff, Serge; Buisset, C.; Mardon, Céline

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2009.12.014

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“…The negative association between acts of violence and age may be a result of skills developed during the professional career, and these skills help more experienced workers face stressful situations and events. 20 …”

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Violence against metropolitan bus drivers and fare collectors in Brazil

Assunção

Medeiros

2015

Rev. Saúde Pública

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the correlation between sociodemographic factors and working conditions of bus workers in a metropolitan area and violence against them.METHODS This cross-sectional study used a nonprobabilistic sample estimated according to the number of workers employed in bus companies located in three cities in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region in 2012 (N = 17,470). Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a digital questionnaire. The factors associated with violence were analyzed in two stages using Poisson regression, according to each level. The magnitude of the association was evaluated using prevalence ratios with robust variance and a statistical significance of 5%, and 95% confidence intervals were obtained.RESULTS The study sample comprised 782 drivers and 691 fare collectors; 45.0% participants reported at least one act of violence in the workplace in the last 12 months, with passengers being predominantly responsible. The age of the bus workers was inversely associated with violence. Chronic diseases, sickness absenteeism, and working conditions were also associated with violence.CONCLUSIONS The findings on the correlation between violence and working conditions are essential for implementing prevention strategies by transportation service managers.

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“…A associação negativa entre vivenciar ato de violência e idade pode ser resultado da construção das habilidades ao longo da experiência profissional, que favorece trabalhadores mais velhos no enfrentamento de situações e eventos estressantes. 20 …”

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Violence against metropolitan bus drivers and fare collectors in Brazil

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Medeiros

2015

Rev. Saúde Pública

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“…Performing a repetitive movement to meet production objectives despite the environmental hazards at the moment of execution represents an additional constraint for all workers (Kilbom 1994). However, the time constraint often involved in repetitive work becomes particularly penalising for older employees (Derriennic et al 1990, Molinié 2003, Volkoff et al 2010. Xu et al (2014) also observed that female workers of different ages were capable of working at a set pace with no difference in timing of hand movements.…”

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Motor adaptation capacity as a function of age in carrying out a repetitive assembly task at imposed work paces

Gilles¹,

Guélin²,

Desbrosses³

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Applied Ergonomics

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. Motor adaptation capacity as a function of age in carrying out a repetitive assembly task at imposed work paces. Applied Ergonomics, Elsevier, 2017, 64, pp.47-55. 10 AbstractThe working population is getting older. Workers must adapt to changing conditions to respond to the efforts required by the tasks they have to perform. In this laboratory-based study, we investigated the capacities of motor adaptation as a function of age and work pace. Two phases were identified in the task performed: a collection phase, involving dominant use of the lower limbs; and an assembly phase, involving bi-manual motor skills. Results showed that senior workers were mainly limited during the collection phase, whereas they had less difficulty completing the assembly phase. However, senior workers did increase the vertical force applied while assembling parts, whatever the work pace. In younger and middle-aged subjects, vertical force was increased only for the faster pace. Older workers could adapt to perform repetitive tasks under different time constraints, but adaptation required greater effort than for younger workers. These results point towards a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders among seniors.

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“…However Choi (2008) noted that older construction workers were less likely to respond quickly to distress conditions as work situations changed. Duke et al (2010) Work scheduling can also have an impact on health of older workers (Volkoff et al 2010). Research examining the effects of shift work has found that increasing intolerance to night work is noticed between the ages of 40 and 50 years (Costa & Sartori 2007, Boyce 2008.…”

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Facilitators and barriers to the protection and promotion of the health and safety of older workers

Drake

Haslam

2017

Policy and Practice in Health and Safety

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Individuals may experience health issues or physical, sensory or psychological capability changes related to ageing. With the removal of the default retirement age in the UK, older workers can remain in work well into later life. Health and safety statistics, however, indicate that they are a vulnerable group. Older workers have much to contribute, but employers have a responsibility to examine the working environment to protect those with reduced capabilities. This article reviews two qualitative studies examining the facilitators and barriers to implementing age management strategies to promote the health and safety of older workers. The findings reveal that employers are uncertain how to proceed with implementing actions to protect older workers. Discussions with older workers reveal they do not feel supported or engaged. They are fearful of reporting any capability changes that may affect their ability to perform work tasks as they believe this may have negative consequences for their future employment. A coordinated multidisciplinary approach between human resources, operational management, health and safety specialists and occupational health functions is required. Two qualitative studies review the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of age management strategies to promote the health and safety of older workers. Findings show that a multidisciplinary approach between human resources, operational management, safety and health specialists is required. 3 Practitioner summary: Two qualitative studies review the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of age management strategies to promote the health and safety of older workers. Findings show that a multidisciplinary approach between human resources, operational management, safety and health specialists is required.

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Does intense time pressure at work make older employees more vulnerable? A statistical analysis based on a French survey “SVP50”

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Violence against metropolitan bus drivers and fare collectors in Brazil

Violence against metropolitan bus drivers and fare collectors in Brazil

Motor adaptation capacity as a function of age in carrying out a repetitive assembly task at imposed work paces

Facilitators and barriers to the protection and promotion of the health and safety of older workers

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