[HTML][HTML] Heatwave and health impact research: A global review
Background Observed increases in the frequency and intensity of heatwave events, together
with the projected acceleration of these events worldwide, has led to a rapid expansion in …
with the projected acceleration of these events worldwide, has led to a rapid expansion in …
Occupational heat strain in outdoor workers: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis
The present comprehensive review (i) summarizes the current knowledge on the impacts of
occupational heat stress on outdoor workers,(ii) provides a historical background on this …
occupational heat stress on outdoor workers,(ii) provides a historical background on this …
Impacts of 1.5 C global warming on natural and human systems
This Report responds to the invitation for IPCC?... to provide a Special Report in 2018 on the
impacts of global warming of 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels and related global …
impacts of global warming of 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels and related global …
Health impacts of workplace heat exposure: an epidemiological review
With predicted increasing frequency and intensity of extremely hot weather due to changing
climate, workplace heat exposure is presenting an increasing challenge to occupational …
climate, workplace heat exposure is presenting an increasing challenge to occupational …
[HTML][HTML] Extreme heat and occupational injuries in different climate zones: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence
Background The link between heat exposure and adverse health outcomes in workers is
well documented and a growing body of epidemiological evidence from various countries …
well documented and a growing body of epidemiological evidence from various countries …
[HTML][HTML] Limitations to thermoregulation and acclimatization challenge human adaptation to global warming
EG Hanna, PW Tait - International journal of environmental research and …, 2015 - mdpi.com
Human thermoregulation and acclimatization are core components of the human coping
mechanism for withstanding variations in environmental heat exposure. Amidst growing …
mechanism for withstanding variations in environmental heat exposure. Amidst growing …
Impacts of climate change on outdoor workers and their safety: some research priorities
The literature on the potential impacts of climate change on the health of outdoor workers
has received limited attention as a whole, and in sub-Saharan African countries in particular …
has received limited attention as a whole, and in sub-Saharan African countries in particular …
Occupational heat stress and economic burden: A review of global evidence
Background The adverse effects of heat on workers' health and work productivity are well
documented. However, the resultant economic consequences and productivity loss are less …
documented. However, the resultant economic consequences and productivity loss are less …
The impact of heatwaves on mortality and morbidity and the associated vulnerability factors: a systematic review
Background: This study aims to investigate the current impacts of extreme temperature and
heatwaves on human health in terms of both mortality and morbidity. This systematic review …
heatwaves on human health in terms of both mortality and morbidity. This systematic review …
[HTML][HTML] Occupational heat stress and kidney health: from farms to factories
FB Nerbass, R Pecoits-Filho, WF Clark… - Kidney international …, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …
activity, and lax labor practices that do not allow for sufficient rehydration breaks. The extent …