Introduction
Occupational safety and health (OSH) has always been influenced by environmental conditions. There is no greater influence on environmental conditions than that now being experienced as a result of climate change. These…
Introduction
Human health has always been influenced by climate and weather. Changes in climate and climate variability lead to extreme weather conditions and affect the environment that provides humans with clean air, food, water,…
Background and scope of guidance
The increase in average ambient temperature expected with climate change can have a significant impact on workplaces. Extreme heat events can cause significant health issues such as heat exhaustion,…
Introduction
Humans need to maintain and regulate their internal core temperature as near to 37ºC as possible. Any significant deviations away from the ‘normal’ temperature range can lead to reduced performance, illness and…
Introduction
Working in cold environments can expose workers to cold stress, which can cause fatigue, reduced dexterity and mobility, increased risk of injury and serious health problems such as hypothermia and frostbite. Prolonged…
