[HTML][HTML] An overview of smart materials and technologies for concrete construction in cold weather

J Nilimaa, V Zhaka - Eng, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of
concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a …

[HTML][HTML] Work accidents, climate change and COVID-19

A Santurtún, J Shaman - Science of the total environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The effects brought by climate change and the pandemic upon worker health and wellbeing
are varied and necessitate the identification and implementation of improved strategic …

Training under an extreme context: the role of organizational support and adaptability on the motivation transfer and performance after training

A Junça Silva, D Pinto - Personnel Review, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The present study used the job-demands and resources (JD-R) framework to
understand how the training is transferred to an extreme working context through the …

[HTML][HTML] Association between extreme temperature exposure and occupational injuries among construction workers in Italy: An analysis of risk factors

C Gariazzo, L Taiano, M Bonafede, A Leva… - Environment …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Aim Extreme temperatures have impact on the health and occupational
injuries. The construction sector is particularly exposed. This study aims to investigate the …

Combating extreme weather through operations management: Evidence from a natural experiment in China

C Liang, M Zhu, PKC Lee, TCE Cheng… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, frequent extreme weather events have had serious impacts on firms'
operations and supply chain management. More and more firms are taking extreme weather …

Human thermal perception in extremely cold environments: A study of overall and local responses

C Li, J Wu, C Fan, B Sun, Z Hu - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Extreme weather has occurred frequently in recent years, which has a significant impact on
the thermal perception of people who need to work outdoors and people living in cold …

High temperatures on mental health: Recognizing the association and the need for proactive strategies—A perspective

MKK Rony, HM Alamgir - Health Science Reports, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims The influence of temperature on various aspects of daily life
is often underestimated, and its effects on mental health are not widely recognized …

Collaborative Worker Safety Prediction Mechanism Using Federated Learning Assisted Edge Intelligence in Outdoor Construction Environment

SJS Moe, BW Kim, AN Khan, X Rongxu, NA Tuan… - IEEE …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Monitoring construction site safety through physical observations is inherently flawed due to
the complex and dynamic nature of construction sites. To overcome these challenges and …

Effect of Cold Temperatures on Health and Safety of Construction Workers

S Karthick, S Kermanshachi, K Loganathan - Tran-SET 2022, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Cold weather conditions create serious safety and health hazards in outdoor working
populations. Construction sector is highly streamlined toward outdoor activities. Laborers …

Impact of construction workers' physical health and respiratory issues in hot weather: A pilot study

S Karthick, S Kermanshachi, K Loganathan - Tran-SET 2022, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Construction sector encounters highest workplace accidents. The hazardous nature of
construction worksites cannot be eliminated, but efforts can be taken to reduce the …