[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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
the complex and dynamic nature of construction sites. To overcome these challenges and …
Effect of Cold Temperatures on Health and Safety of Construction Workers
Cold weather conditions create serious safety and health hazards in outdoor working
populations. Construction sector is highly streamlined toward outdoor activities. Laborers …
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
Construction sector encounters highest workplace accidents. The hazardous nature of
construction worksites cannot be eliminated, but efforts can be taken to reduce the …
construction worksites cannot be eliminated, but efforts can be taken to reduce the …