Age, Health and Professional Drivers
The transport and logistics sector in the UK is experiencing a rise in their workforce average age. The work that professional drivers do can be detrimental to health, and health and safety performance in the sector is worse than average. This research, conducted by the University of Manchester and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), provides knowledge of the changing world of work and associated health impacts, as drivers work into older age.
Data collection involving professional drivers and their managers investigates the impact of working to an older age on driver health and wellbeing. Phase one of data collection is complete, phase two is ongoing. Findings include identification of physical and mental demands on older professional drivers, and associated health consequences. A report from the first phase of the research ‘RR1104 - Occupational health and extended working lives in the transport sector’ is available here http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1104.htm.
The research project will build and develop a network of transport sector firms, unions and industry representatives. This network, entitled ‘Age, Health and Professional Drivers’, will produce and disseminate industry led best practice guidelines relating to age and wellbeing
The afternoon of short talks will begin with a networking lunch at 1pm
Speakers
Paul McGarry
Role: Strategic Lead Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and Age-friendly Manchester
Dr Ricardo Twumasi
Role: Lecturer in Organisational Psychology
Organisation: Alliance Manchester Business School
Dr Sheena Johnson
Role: Occupational Psychologist. Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology
Organisation: Alliance Manchester Business School
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Jean McFarlane Building
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