What can employers and workers do to prevent crashes?
Older workers bring a lifetime of skills and experience to their jobs, making valuable contributions into their 70s and beyond. Yet, the normal aging process may affect a worker’s ability to drive safely, on or off the job. Although illnesses and other health problems can interfere with driving ability, the effect of many conditions on driving can be reduced or resolved with treatment. The safety of older drivers in the workplace is a shared responsibility of employers and their employees. Forward-thinking safety programs, reasonable accommodations, and open lines of communication between employers and workers can help protect valued older employees from death or disability due to roadway crashes.
