“He was a very conscientious employee,” he said, his voice cracking with emotion. Older workers are more likely to die on the job. The report also found that older people were less likely than younger adults to have a job and earn enough money for retirement. The data raises concerns as governments raise retirement ages around the world. Workers over 55 accounted for more than a third of fatal workplace accidents in 2015, and that figure may rise as estimates suggest older workers will make up a quarter of the workforce by 2024.
Older workers are more likely to die on the job. The report also found that older people were less likely than younger adults to have a job and earn enough money for retirement. The data raises concerns as governments raise retirement ages around the world. Workers over 55 accounted for more than a third of fatal workplace accidents in 2015, and that figure may rise as estimates suggest older workers will make up a quarter of the workforce by 2024.