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 …

It is accepted that the earth's climate is changing in an accelerating pace, with already
documented implications for human health and the environment. This literature review …

Rationale There is increasing concern about occupational illness, injury and productivity
losses due to hot weather in a changing climate. Most of the current understanding appears …

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 …

Construction workers are at a high risk of exposure to excessive heat generated by several
factors such as intensive physical activities, personal protective clothing, and frequent heat …

The rapid rise in extreme heat events in Australia recently is already taking a health toll.
Climate change scenarios predict increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat …

Many physically demanding occupations in both developed and develo** economies
involve exposure to extreme thermal environments that can affect work capacity and …

At present, air conditioning (AC) is the most effective means for the cooling of indoor space.
However, its increased global use is problematic for various reasons. This paper explores …

Urban regions have exceptional attributes that leave their dwellers and properties
vulnerable to climate variability and change. Global temperatures continue to change …

This study investigated the impacts of climate change on the urban heat island (UHI) and the
number of very hot (maximum temperature> 35° C) and very cold days (minimum …