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We have recovered over
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Reeves & Mestayer has obtained
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BP oil spill class action recovery of
$70 Million
We handled thousands of BP claims throughout the Gulf South and was named by the Court to serve on the Economic and Property Damages Committee in the Multi-District Litigation

Defective product recovery of
$55 Million
After being injured or killed by defective tires, we fought to get 75 passengers and drivers the settlement they deserved

Car accident settlement of
$12 Million
After 5 people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision, their families turned to Reeves & Mestayer for help. We fought to get them the settlement they deserved

State of Mississippi tobacco litigation
$13 Million
Reeves & Mestayer law firm gained this verdict for the State of Mississippi to correct wrongful calculations related to the Mississippi tobacco settlement

Defective Product Settlement of
$1 Billion
We fought for 14,000 plaintiffs and 1,000 defendants hurt by Chinese-manufactured drywall products

March 9, 2021 By Matthew Mestayer

Preventing On-the-Job Injuries Among Aging Workers

Aging workers make up a growing part of the workforce, due in large part to uncertain economic conditions that put retirement plans in jeopardy. For others, working through retirement is simply a way to stay social or keep busy. Regardless, safety is key since aging workers are at greater risk for severe injuries in the workplace.

Have you suffered a workplace injury? Get the support you need with Reeves & Mestayer. Call us at 228-374-5151 to schedule a consultation.

Improve the Ergonomics of the Workplace

It’s important to protect aging workers from stress-related injuries, not just one-time accidents. Stress injuries occur as a result of repetitive work tasks, and aging workers are at significant risk of damage to their backs, wrists, and necks. To make your workplace more ergonomic, ensure that workers have access to ergonomic chairs, computer mice, keyboards, and other equipment. Providing or requiring supportive footwear can also help prevent stress injuries.

Identify Problem Areas

By looking back through work accident reports, you should be able to figure out which types of injuries are most prevalent among your aging employees. This gives you the information you need to implement safeguards. Keep an eye out for same-level falls. While falls from heights are dangerous for everyone, same-level falls tend to be far more dangerous for aging workers than they are for younger employees. They often occur because of spills, poorly maintained floors, improper footwear, or bad weather.

Eliminate Manual Lifts

Lifting is one of the most common causes of injuries for all employees, and the risk only increases as you age. If at all possible, consider eliminating manual lifting for aging employees. Mechanical lifts that bring items from the floor to a reasonable height make stocking and other tasks much easier for workers. Proper form is essential when lifting heavy items, but it’s also difficult to teach and enforce. Mechanical lifts eliminate the guesswork. If manual lifting is a job requirement, consider rotating lifting tasks among the staff so that the same people don’t get stuck with it every time.

Reduce Workload to an Appropriate Level

It’s important to look at the individual needs of each worker, rather than expecting everyone to perform the exact same tasks. At a certain age, some employees may not be able to do quite as much as younger workers. Rather than penalizing them and putting pressure on them to work faster, which can put them at greater risk for injuries, ensure that each individual has work goals that are appropriate for their capabilities.

Focus on Team Productivity, Rather Than Individual Productivity

In line with the last point, consider focusing on how each team functions. If each team has the same group of tasks to complete and the freedom to decide who completes those tasks, there is less pressure on aging workers to do things that are dangerous or unhealthy for them. Of course, this requires a healthy work environment where coworkers are interested in protecting each other and fostering a safe work environment. If this setup is not possible, rotating tasks that challenge your older workers can lessen the amount of time they spend on those tasks, keeping them safer from injuries.

Talk to Your Employees

To figure out which changes would make your workplace safer for workers, give your employees the chance to speak up. It’s especially important that your aging employees give input about which tasks are too dangerous for them, any pressure they feel to work at an unsafe pace, or other issues that make it difficult for them to do their job. Setting up a workplace safety committee or focus group may provide the insight you need to make work a safer place for everyone.

Turn to Reeves & Mestayer for Help with Your Workplace Injury Claim

If you or someone you love has been injured at work, it’s important to file for workers’ compensation promptly to avoid financial issues. Our team can help with your workers’ compensation claim and fight for the level of benefits you deserve. To learn more about how we can help you and plan your next step, call Reeves & Mestayer at 228-374-5151 or get in touch with us online.

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Verdicts & Settlements

$156M
Settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of pensioners of the Singing River Pension Plan.
$55M
On behalf of 75 passengers and drivers injured or killed in tire defect/rollover cases
$22M
On behalf of seven investors defrauded of their life savings
$12M
On behalf of five people killed in a multi-vehicle collision
$10M
On behalf of children and teachers poisoned by defective spray roofing
$5.5M
Verdict on behalf of a woman who was abducted and raped in a K-Mart parking lot because the store provided no security
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Settlement on behalf of an orthopedic surgeon killed during a scuba diving excursion. Believed to be a record settlement for a dive accident in the Bahamas.
$1M
Verdict on behalf of a women who did not receive timely treatment and died as a result of her injuries.

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