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This article concerns early intervention where work is compromised by or aggravates a musculoskeletal problem. The sooner a musculoskeletal problem is managed, the less likely it is that it will lead to long-term work loss. Early healthcare intervention…
Due to an ageing population and global economic competition, there is a societal need for people to extend their working lives while maintaining high work productivity. This article presents an overview of the labour participation, job performance, and…
There is no specific OSH policy, strategy or programme in Cyprus that directly relates to the health and safety of older workers. Occupational health and safety of older workers is covered indirectly though the broader area of legislation on OSH.
Occupational health and safety The Austrian Occupational Safety and Health Strategy 2007 – 2012[1] (Austrian OSH Strategy) involves all national and regional actors for health and safety at work and, essentially, those whose interests relate to this…
National level Occupational health and safety The latest National Strategy for Well-being at Work dates from 2008-2012[1] and a new strategy is currently being prepared by the National Labour Council. The 2008-2012 strategy included 5 “Programmes",…
There are no special national strategies and programmes related to the occupational health and safety of older workers. Most of the policies and measures at national, regional and local level for older employees are employment driven and only indirectly…
Occupational health and safety In December 2008 the Ministry in charge of labour adopted the National Programme on Health Protection and Safety at Work for the period 2009-2013[1]. According to this document the main goals to be achieved are the…
In 2011, the National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NRCWE) published a descriptive analysis about retirement in Denmark. The respondents were 50-59 years when they answered the questionnaire. The main conclusions were: 1) Occupational…
National level Programmes and initiatives aiming to enhance work ability and to lengthen careers started already in the early 1990’s. The early programmes implemented at national level are listed below: National Productivity Programme (1993–2003)…
National level Demographic changes Demography strategy of the Federal Government (Demografiestrategie der Bundesregierung): Germany has been facing major demographic changes in its population for the past decades. In particular, the general population…