People often think of manufacturing and construction as a young person's game, but there are plenty of people who have been working in these industries for years and will continue to do so until they hit retirement age. It is those who have been on the job for years that must take action to prevent themselves from getting into a situation where they are filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
An experienced worker is not inherently more at risk than those who do not have the same experience on the job. However, there are some factors that may make it so that a worker who has been on the job for a while may have higher risks. This is true only if the worker does not take necessary action to avoid these higher risks and keep themselves and their co-workers safe while on the job.
If you are aging on the job you may want to take a few of the following steps to insure that you remain as sharp as you have ever been to avoid an injury:
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Stay up to date on all of your training. Over the years, jobs change. Technology comes and goes and processes evolve. It is imperative that you remain up to date on all training and safety procedures so you’re not performing your duties on the job the “way you’ve always done them” when the safety processes and procedures have changed.
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Maintain your health. Of course this action does not just apply to those who are aging, but to all workers, if you are in good physical and mental health you will be better at your job. Making sure you are healthy and up to date on all of your physical checkups will keep you safe on the job.
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Communicate. Often when a worker is a veteran on the job she/he has a tendency to only communicate with the workers who have been on the job for a long time, this leaves room for miscommunication with the younger workers and can lead to devastating impacts. If you communicate equally with all of your co-workers you will keep yourself and them safe.
Older workers on the job have a lot to offer. They have the experience of having performed the duties of the job for many years. They have the knowledge and expertise of how to get the most out of themselves and their co-workers. However there are some actions that they should take to avoid a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and keep themselves and their co-workers safe.
When you’re injured on the job the claims process can be tricky and you may wish to speak to someone who has been through the process hundreds of times. Our experienced and board-certified attorneys know the system inside and out and can work with you to review your claim and guide you through the process of filing it. Contact our office to get started today.
