A case-crossover study of heat exposure and injury risk among outdoor construction workers in Washington State
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to assess the relationship between heat exposure and occupational traumatic injuries among construction workers. METHODS: We assessed the relationship between humidex, a measure of apparent temperature, and Washington State Fund workers’ compensa...
Main Authors: | Miriam M Calkins, David Bonauto, Anjum Hajat, Max Lieblich, Noah Seixas, Lianne Sheppard, June T Spector |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH)
2019-11-01
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Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health |
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Online Access: |
https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3814
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