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Myths and Facts About Older Workers

The NIOSH publication Age Awareness Training for Miners takes aim at some common misconceptions about older employees. Here are the myths and facts, according to NIOSH.

MYTH: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
FACT: Older employees may take longer to master something new, but they will become just as skilled as younger workers once they "get it."

MYTH: It’s not cost-effective to spend money training older workers.
FACT: Older workers stay on the job after training as long as younger ones. Training for workers of all ages is a sound investment.


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MYTH: Older workers’ drive up workers’ compensation costs.
FACT: When injured, older workers recover more slowly than younger workers. But younger workers have higher injury rates. These balance out, with neither causing higher overall costs.

MYTH: As they age, workers become less productive.
FACT: Older workers boost their productivity by finding "smarter" ways to accomplish demanding tasks. Even though younger workers are generally healthier, they tend to miss more work, which reduces productivity.

MYTH: It’s too late for older workers to adopt healthy lifestyles.
FACT: All workers can benefit from healthy choices like quitting tobacco, managing weight, and participating in wellness programs. NIOSH says health is a result of choices made over a lifetime, which is why it’s important for people of all ages to take steps to enhance health. It’s never too late—or too soon—to start making better choices.


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