ADAMS COUNTY –

Freelands Transport LLC
BWC approved $24,360.75 to purchase six air operated trailer handrail system to reduce the risk of injury to upper and lower extremities related to slips, trips, and falls from elevation. This intervention will improve the material handling and trailer maintenance processes.  Freelands Transport LLC is a full service trucking company that specializes in hauling dry bulk lime, cement, and heavy equipment.

Jackson Township
BWC approved $11,353.95 to purchase one chest compression system with one desk-top charger, two rechargeable batteries, and one portable charger to reduce the risk of injury to the fingers, hands, wrist, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to repetitive motions, hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, push/pull moderate load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the patient cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation process.  Jackson Township Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services.

BUTLER COUNTY –

Ramcrete Inc.
BWC approved $40,000.00 to purchase one concrete placement system with two motorized remote controlled units to reduce the risk of injury to the fingers, hands, wrist, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, push/pull moderate to heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the materials handling and placement process.  Ramcrete Inc. is a subcontractor for commercial and residential concrete materials placement.

Hanover Township Fire Department
BWC approved $11,155.65 to purchase one powered load system and one powered cot to reduce the risk of injury related to manually lifting and loading/unloading patients into and out of emergency vehicles. This intervention will improve the process of patient handling and lifting by reducing repetitive lifting. Hanover Township Fire Department provides fire, emergency medical, rescue, and Hazmat services.

COSHOCTON COUNTY – 

Kno Ho Community Action Commission
BWC approved $ $37,883.55 to purchase three stair-climbing dollies, one dock lift, two heated plate dispensers, two platform carts with self-leveling adaptors, and  stackable coolers to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, arms, neck, back, and legs related to repetition, hand force, awkward postures, vibration, push/pull – moderate and heavy load, and manual materials handling – load. This intervention will improve a few processes – home weatherization, weatherization materials handling and storage, and remote meal-delivery services. Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland CAC is a not-for-profit community action agency.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY – 

Advanced Industrial Tire Inc
BWC approved $3,729.36 to purchase one lifting table to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, fingers, wrists, arms, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, and manual material handling – load.  This intervention will improve the tire mounting process. Advanced Industrial Tire Inc provides tires sales and service to commercial and industrial customers.

Richmond Heights Division of Fire
BWC approved $6,765.19 to purchase one powered load system and one powered cot to reduce the risk of injury related to manually lifting and loading/unloading patients into and out of emergency vehicles. This intervention will improve the process of patient handling and lifting by reducing repetitive lifting. The Richmond Heights Division of Fire provides fire and emergency medical services.

J L J I Enterprises Inc.
BWC approved  $11,250.00 to purchase commercial carts and dump-assist trash buggies to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, arms, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, push/pull – moderate load, and manual material handling – load and frequency. This intervention will improve the metal stud framing and drywall hanging/finishing processes. J L J I Enterprises Inc is a carpentry and interiors contractor.

DARKE COUNTY –

Osgood Area Life Squad Inc.
BWC approved $40,000.00 to purchase one powered load system, one powered cot, and one chest compression system to reduce the risk of injury related to manually lifting and loading/unloading patients into and out of emergency vehicles and performing resuscitation services. This intervention will improve the process of patient handling and lifting by reducing repetitive lifting, along with resuscitation services. Osgood Area Life Squad Inc is an emergency/nonemergency medical transportation provider for the Village of Osgood and surrounding rural areas.

FRANKLIN COUNTY –

Geotechnical Consultants Inc.
BWC approved $3,377.72 to purchase one 8 cubic foot power dump cart with battery pack and charger to reduce the risk of injury to fingers, arms, back, and legs related to awkward postures, push/pull heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the materials handling process.  Geotechnical Consultants Inc. specializes in cost-effective geotechnical engineering, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services.

GREENE COUNTY –

The Schaefer Group Inc.
BWC approved $26,706.75 to purchase one dust collecting system to potentially reduce the risk of injury to the respiratory system related to inhaling various forms of dust particles. This intervention will improve the process of servicing furnaces, boilers, incinerators, crematoria, and other heat-producing appliances. The Schaefer Group Inc sells and services refractory items in the Dayton area.

HAMILTON COUNTY –

Richard Goettle Inc.
BWC approved $32,014.50 to purchase one hydraulic drill rod/casing handler attachment to reduce the risk of injury to upper and lower extremities related to pinch, strain, crush, or smashing injuries. This intervention will improve the drill rigging process.  Richard Goettle Inc. is a geotechnical engineering and construction contractor specializing in earth retention systems and deep foundation systems.

HOCKING COUNTY –

The Logan Clay Products Company
BWC approved $27,975.99 to purchase one dust containment booth with turbo pulse controller to reduce the risk of injury to upper and lower extremities  related to strains, sprains, cuts, abrasions, eye injuries, chemical dust exposure, slips, trips, and falls. This intervention will improve the grinding process.  The Logan Clay Products Company is a manufacturer and retailer of clay products including flue lining, wall coping, and chimney tops.

HOLMES COUNTY –

Holmes County
BWC approved $1,956.74 to purchase one sit-to-stand patient lift with one standing sling to reduce the risk of injury to the fingers, hands, wrist, elbows, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to repetitive motions, hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, push/pull moderate to heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the patient transfer process.

MEDINA COUNTY –

Fabrizi Disposal Inc.
BWC approved $7,424.26 to purchase one tarp system to reduce the risk of injury to fingers, hands, wrist, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to slips, trips, falls, repetitive motion, hand force, awkward postures, push/pull moderate to heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the dumpster transport process.  Fabrizi Disposal Inc. delivers dumpsters to commercial and residential customers for service and transportation to the dump site.

MERCER COUNTY –

Manco Manufacturing Co.
BWC approved $25,222.89 to purchase three weld fume capture systems with 12 foot extraction arms and one portable weld fume extractor to reduce the risk of injury to the dermis, respiratory system, upper and lower extremities related to fire hazards, burns, UV rays, and inhalation of iron oxide and manganese. This intervention will improve the welding process.  Manco Manufacturing Co. is a metal fabrication business that specializes in welding and assembling large steel racks used by the automotive industry.

MIAMI COUNTY –

Covington Fire & Rescue Inc.
BWC approved $19,368.90 to purchase one power load system with compatibility kit, bolster mattress and restraints to reduce the risk of injury to fingers, hands, wrist, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, push/pull moderate to heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the patient transport process.  Covington Fire & Rescue Inc provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the village of Covington and Newberry Township.

MUSKINGUM COUNTY –

Sepi Services Inc.
BWC approved $14,940.47 to purchase five dump truck bed liners to reduce the risk of injury to fingers, hands, wrist, elbows, arms, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to repetitive motions, hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, vibration, push/pull heavy load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the dump bed cleaning process.  Sepi Services is a trucking company specializing in dump truck hauling of earth materials, asphalt, aggregate, rock, dirt, and sand.

RICHLAND COUNTY –

Mifflin Township Fire Department
BWC approved  $2,677.50 to purchase two cylinder lifts,  to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and legs related to repetition, hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, and manual materials handling – load.  This intervention will improve the EMS processes.  The Mifflin Township Fire Department provides Fire and emergency medical.

ROSS COUNTY –

Bell Logistics Co
BWC approved $19,650.00 to purchase two automatic tarping systems to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, shoulders, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, and manual materials handling – load and frequency. This intervention will improve the trailer tarping process. Bell Logistics Co is a full service trucking company that specializes in refractory products, mill rolls, and natural gas pipe.

SANDUSKY COUNTY –

B&W Welding Inc.
BWC approved $16,061.21 to purchase one automatic tarping system with options to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, push/pull – moderate load, and manual materials handling – load. This intervention will improve the trailer tarping process. B&W Welding Inc is a welding and fabrication shop that specializes in heavy equipment hauling along with moving commercial and industrial machinery.

SCIOTO COUNTY –

Washington Township EMS
BWC approved $28,579.82 to purchase one patient transfer system to reduce the risk of injury related to manually lifting and loading/unloading patients into and out of emergency vehicles. This intervention will improve the process of patient handling and lifting by reducing repetitive lifting. Washington Township EMS provides emergency medical services to the residents.

STARK COUNTY –

Graco Concrete Incorporated
BWC approved $12,946.20 to purchase one hydraulic concrete breaker attachment and one hydraulic auger attachment to reduce the risk of injury to the fingers, hands, wrist, shoulder, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward postures, contact stress, vibration, push/pull moderate load, and manual materials handling. This intervention will improve the concrete demolition and post holes placement processes.  Graco Concrete Incorporated is a full-service concrete construction company that also erects pole structures such as street lighting, signs, and menu boards.

Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity
BWC approved $4,458.00 to purchase four hanging scaffolds to reduce the risk of injury to the upper and lower extremities related to falls from ladders. This intervention will improve home construction process. Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity helps construct 2-4 homes, annually, for people who live in sub-standard dwellings.

Fred Olivieri Construction Co
BWC approved  $10,761.42 to purchase  5 lanyards,  5 30’ tether cables, 1 liftgate, and 7 pallet jacks to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and legs related to hand force, awkward  postures, push/pull – moderate and heavy load, and manual materials handling – load. This intervention will improve the roof-working process along with other tasks performed at elevated areas. Fred Olivieri Construction Co is a general contractor that performs carpentry work, which includes rough framing, drywall, millwork, and roofing.

WAYNE COUNTY –

South Central Fire District
BWC approved $33,999.05 to purchase one powered load system and one powered cot to reduce the risk of injury related to manually lifting and loading/unloading patients into and out of emergency vehicles. This intervention will improve the process of patient handling and lifting by reducing repetitive lifting. South Central Fire District is volunteer department that provides fire, Hazmat, rescue, and emergency medical services.

More than their parents, a large percentage of baby boomers continue to work into their late 60’s and beyond. This can mean delaying retirement from a longtime career, or maybe part-time or self-employment. In fact, trends suggest that older Americans who fully retire (completely withdrawing from the paid labor force)  are a  minority.

​Nicole Maestas is an associate professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. Her work on the economics of aging has demonstrated significant shifts in labor supply patterns at older ages. She showed that one-half of all retirees pursue a retirement transition path that involves partial retirement or labor force re-entry (“unretirement”) and that re-entry was largely predictable ex ante, and not a consequence of economic shocks. She has also argued that labor supply at older ages is likely to increase still further, even absent policy changes to promote employment at older ages, due to increased labor demand for older workers. Indeed, her work shows that the rise in employment at older ages was driven in substantial part by an increase in labor demand by firms in the professional services industries. In current work, she is examining how these labor force trends, and population aging more generally, affect economic growth.

Researchers who study the link between health and working into our later years explain the relation as follows: Work offers a routine and purpose, a reason for getting up in the morning. Moreover, the workplace is a social environment, a community. Depending on your profession, work typically involves interacting with co-workers, bosses, subordinates, union members, suppliers, vendors and customers. The incentive for workers to invest in their health while employed is strong.

“In the beginning when you retire, it might feel more like a holiday,” said Gabriel Heller-Sahlgren, the director of research at the Center for the Study of Market Reform of Education and a Ph.D. student at the London School of Economics. “But after that, we see more of a ‘use it or lose it’ effect.”

If the interactions and social relations from work — as well as the income — can enhance the health of older populations, the implication is that policymakers should make it easier for those older workers to remain in paid work. “This does not mean politicians should force people to ‘work until they die,’” Mr. Heller-Sahlgren said. “They should remove disincentives to working.”

Mr. Heller-Sahlgren examined the short- and long-term impacts of retirement on mental health. His database — drawn from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe over various years — indicates that there was no short-term impact of retirement on mental health and depressive tendencies (like appetite, concentration, fatigue and so on).

The survey results, Mr. Heller-Sahlgren said, suggest that negative effects of retirement begin to emerge after the first few years of leaving work. Most interestingly the results do not vary by sex or between people with different educational and occupational backgrounds.

“Relationships rule,” said William Wells Jr. (age 72) who owns a consulting business in Minnesota that specializes in ethnic and racial diversity. Mr. Wells cut back his hours several years ago when his granddaughter was born. The 15 to 20 hours he estimates he now spends working don’t include networking and having working lunches or dinners with potential clients. “I’m still doing 10 hours or so just networking and relationship building,” he said.

Sharon Wills, who is 65, still works for the company with which she spent her career. “I don’t do well at home,” said Ms. Wills, who started working for the staffing company Kelly Services in 1986, eventually specializing in recruitment.

She lives in Texas and retired back in 2011, taking a year off — and not really enjoying it. When the company contacted her to ask if she wanted to work as a “ninja” — someone who helps out branches or locations around the country — she jumped at the opportunity.
“There is a lot to learn about our business,” Ms. Wills said, noting that she has continued to develop new skills. “The way we recruit now is not the way we recruited 25 years ago.”

Although many of the benefits seem rather obvious, scholars can’t make absolute statements about the health effects of working longer. The research is tricky by nature: Just as retirement can impact health, so can health impact retirement. “I would say, in my experience, the research is mixed,” said Dr. Maestas of Harvard Medical School. “The studies I have seen tend to show that there are health benefits to working longer.”

As the economists Axel Börsch-Supan and Morten Schuth of the Munich Center for the Economics of Aging of the Institute for Social Law and Social Policy explained in an article for the National Bureau of Economic Research, “Even disliked colleagues and a bad boss, we argue, are better than social isolation because they provide cognitive challenges that keep the mind active and healthy.”

Other forms of research have looked at the impact of work and employment on social networks. Looking at people between the age of 57 to 85 with a focus on their social networks, researchers have shown that people who keep working experience increase their networks of family and friends by about 25%. The social networks of retired people, on the other hand, diminish over a five-year period of leaving the workplace. In the study, the gains were primarily limited to women and older people with advanced education.

Not everyone can keep working into their later years – nor does everyone want to. The prospect of working longer in low-wage jobs or in monotonous tasks like an assembly line can be demoralizing. As H. L. Mencken, the journalist and satirist, wrote in 1922: “If he got no reward whatever, the artist would go on working just the same; his actual reward, in fact, is often so little that he almost starves. But suppose a garment worker got nothing for his labor: Would he go on working just the same?”