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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Gerontology
  • Workplace Safety

Background:

  • Aging workforce presents unique occupational risks due to age-related physiological changes.
  • Older employees are more susceptible to workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
  • Understanding global factors is key to developing effective preventive interventions for older adult workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify global factors influencing the occupational safety of older adult workers.
  • To inform the development of targeted preventive interventions for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched four scientific databases for articles published between January 2010 and November 2025.
  • Ensured methodological rigor using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program checklist.

Main Results:

  • Included 31 studies representing over 27 million workers (≥60 years).
  • Identified sector-specific risks: agriculture (heat stress, heavy workloads), factory (metabolic disorders, falls), and office (psychosocial stress, ergonomics).
  • Common risk factors included age, sex, job insecurity, ergonomics, chronic conditions, smoking, and environmental exposures.

Conclusions:

  • Older workers face diverse, sector-specific occupational risks requiring age-sensitive interventions.
  • Essential interventions include targeted training, ergonomic modifications, and sector-specific safety regulations.
  • Findings support tailored strategies like ergonomic redesign, heat stress prevention, and flexible work for improved worker well-being.