The effect of age on musculoskeletal injury compensation costs in South Australian professional urban firefighters: A cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Older firefighters miss more workdays when injured and are associated with increased claims costs, particularly those in the 60-70-year group. With an aging workforce, Fire Service organisations must implement appropriate management and prevention strategies to reduce the potential risks associated with an aging workforce.PMID:38552128 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230133
Source: Work - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Joel Dunstan Brad Stenner Graeme Carrick-Ranson Kevin Norton Source Type: research
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