Occupational Heat Stress and Kidney Health: From Farms to Factories
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2017.08.012
Abstract: Millions of workers around the world are exposed to high temperatures, intense physical activity, and lax labor practices that do not allow for sufficient rehydration breaks. The extent and consequences of heat exposure in different… read more here.
Keywords: stress kidney; heat stress; heat; health ... See more keywords
Climate change and occupational heat stress risks and adaptation strategies of mining workers: Perspectives of supervisors and other stakeholders in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Increasing air temperatures as a result of climate change are worsening the impact of heat exposure on working populations, including mining workers, who are at risk of suffering heat‐related illnesses, injury and death. However,… read more here.
Keywords: heat stress; mining workers; adaptation; heat ... See more keywords
Climate Warming and Occupational Heat and Hot Environment Standards in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.09.008
Abstract: Background During the period 2001 to 2016, the maximum temperatures in Thailand rose from 38–41oC to 42–44oC. The current occupational heat exposure standard of Thailand issued in 2006 is based on wet bulb globe temperature… read more here.
Keywords: work; climate warming; warming occupational; heat ... See more keywords
Occupational Heat Stress and Practical Cooling Solutions for Healthcare and Industry Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxaa082
Abstract: Abstract Treatment and management of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, which causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), requires increased adoption of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn by workers in healthcare and industry. In warm occupational… read more here.
Keywords: heat stress; healthcare industry; heat; cooling solutions ... See more keywords
Correlates of Occupational Heat-Induced Illness Costs: Case Study of South Australia 2000 to 2014
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001395
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the profile of occupational heat-induced illness costs in South Australia and to examine the association with high temperature. Methods: Workers’ compensation claim data were used to quantify the associations between maximum temperature… read more here.
Keywords: heat induced; induced illness; illness costs; heat ... See more keywords
Exposure of workers to occupational heat during the application of phytosanitary products in coffee crop
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DOI: 10.14393/bj-v36n4a2020-47906
Abstract: During the application of phytosanitary products in coffee trees, workers may be exposed to temperatures that could compromise their health. Exposure to occupational heat can lead to progressive dehydration, cramps, exhaustion and the possibility of… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; phytosanitary products; application phytosanitary; heat ... See more keywords
Comprehension of climatic and occupational heat stress amongst agricultural advisers and workers in Slovenia
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DOI: 10.14720/aas.2017.109.3.06
Abstract: Climate changes and the associated higher frequency of heat waves in Middle-European countries will aggravate occupational heat stress experienced by Slovenian workers. Appropriate behavioral adaptations are important coping strategies and it is pertinent to establish… read more here.
Keywords: agricultural advisers; advisers workers; heat stress; heat ... See more keywords