Trying too hard at work
RTWMatters team
The severity of overexertion injuries in construction rises with age, while the frequency of different types of musculoskeletal disorders shift. All age groups could benefit from preventative measures at work, promoting retention and RTW.Amongst construction workers, the rate of overexertion claims rises, then falls, with age. This may be because older construction workers take on less risky tasks, or because workers with musculoskeletal disorders simply leave the industry in midlife. The percentage of claims requiring at least eight days off work increases with age. Claims lodged by older workers tend to be more costly. The rate and cost of claims by age group varies accor...