Perceptions of Occupational Heat, Sun Exposure, and Health Risk Prevention: A Qualitative Study of Forestry Workers in South Africa

Perceptions of Occupational Heat, Sun Exposure, and Health Risk Prevention: A Qualitative Study of Forestry Workers in South Africa

Occupational exposure to heat and solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) threatens the health and wellbeing of outdoor workers. These threats are likely to increase as a result of climate change. This study examined the perceptions of occupational heat and sun exposure and health risk prevention among fo...

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Main Authors: Hanna-Andrea Rother, Juanette John, Caradee Y. Wright, James Irlam, Riëtha Oosthuizen, Rebecca M. Garland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
climate change
perceptions
outdoor workers
south africa
herbicides
pesticides
temperature
solar ultraviolet radiation
forestry workers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1/37

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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/1/37

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