Many companies are failing to implement basic health protection measures, such as ergonomics training or adapted roles for older workers, according to a study by CSC Alimentation et Services released on Wednesday.
The study, conducted with 24 large companies, evaluated 17 basic measures, including ergonomics training, adapted roles for older workers, safety induction for new employees, and investments in suitable equipment. It found that 38% of these measures are not implemented at all, while 24% are only partially applied.
The least adopted measures include granting an extra day off for those over 45 years old (adopted by only 8% of companies) and providing adapted roles for this age group (implemented by 21%). Modern pallet trucks are the only measure adopted by the majority, with 58% of companies putting them into practice.
This situation arises as the Arizona government expresses a desire for as many people as possible to work until 67, stated CSC. Nonetheless, according to INAMI, there was a 48.47% increase in the number of disabled older workers aged 60-64 between 2017 and 2022.
In response to these findings, Luc Debast, spokesperson for CSC Alimentation et Services in the food trade sector, claims that “too little is being done to improve workplace health.” The union representative believes that extending careers under these conditions “will increase health issues” and urges companies to prioritise investment in this area.
