Objectives The primary objective of this study was to assess the relationship between heat
exposure and occupational traumatic injuries among construction workers. Methods We …

Abstract Purpose of Review The burden of heat-related adverse occupational health effects,
as well as traumatic injuries, is already substantial. Projected increases in mean …

Background Recent research suggests that heat exposure may increase the risk of traumatic
injuries. Published heat-related epidemiological studies have relied upon exposure data …

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the association between high ambient
temperature and acute work-related injury, expanding on previous research in this area …

Heat is a well-recognized hazard for workers in many outdoor settings, yet few investigations
have compared the prevalence of outdoor work at the community level and rates of heat …

Purpose Millions of workers exposed to the outdoor environment are extremely susceptible
to extreme heat. Although several articles analyzed heat-related illnesses, injuries, fatalities …

Extreme temperature significantly affects workforce health during the summer in locations
with sustained high temperatures. The exposure of workers to excessive heat has increased …

Background Heat is a severe hazard for construction workers and may be worsening with
global warming. This study sought to explore heat‐related deaths among US construction …

Objective To quantify the associations between occupational injury compensations and
exposure to summer outdoor temperatures in Quebec (Canada). Methods The relationship …

Background Despite increasing concerns about the health effects of climate change, the
extent to which workers are affected by hot weather is not well documented. This study aims …