Examples of push factors
| Push factor | |
|---|---|
| Structural change | Continuing technological changes, increased competition as the labour market creates a pressure in firms to adapt to new circumstances forces elderly and/or disabled workers from work |
| Business cycles/unemployment | During periods with low unemployment rates larger numbers of potential disability beneficiaries are active in paid work |
| Occupation/social class | Certain skills and competences become obsolete in changing labour markets; occupational characteristics expose employees to health hazards |
| Work environment | Physical and psychosocial work environment are important sources of ill health |
| Recruitment policies | Negative/stereotypical attitudes towards not fully fit workers increases the risk of exclusion of disabled workers |