Theme 1: Ageing of the construction workforce

Life expectancy of employees in the construction industry is increasing in many nations and will most likely continue to do so.

• How has ageing affected construction in your country?
• What are effects of ageing on employers, workers or social insurance systems?
• Does ageing only have an effect on the elderly?
• What can we do to accomodate all workers so they can stay productive longer?
• Do older workers have more or less injuries and illnesses than younger workers?
• Do older workers add value to construction or are they mainly liabilities?
• Should ageing get special consideration in risk assessment?

Globalization in construction

Globalization in construction is now a reality which is producing benefits and problems.

• Is migrant labor a major issue in your country?
• What are the main challenges concerning occupational safety and health?
• Does globalization produce new opportunities for employers and employees from emerging countries?
• How does globalization affect the transfer of best construction practices, including those that improve occupational safety and health?
• What are the impacts on fair competition, and the progress that has been made in occupational safety and health?
• How do we protect national labour standards from the pressures of globalization?
• What are the main measures to reduce the negative of globalization on occupational safety and health in the construction industry?
• Should globalization need special consideration in risk assessment?
• Are the current approaches to international standardization on occupational safety and health-management systems in the construction adequate?

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