Heatwave and work-related injuries and illnesses in Adelaide, Australia: a case-crossover analysis using the Excess Heat Factor (EHF) as a universal heatwave index

Varghese, Blesson M.; Hansen, Alana; Nitschke, Monika; Nairn, John; Hanson-Easey, Scott; Bi, Peng; Pisaniello, Dino

doi:10.1007/s00420-018-1376-6

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“…Firstly, it should be stressed that weather conditions such as radiant heat, air humidity, wind speed and solar irradiation, in a mountainous region such as the Autonomous Province of Trento, air humidity and solar irradiation may strikingly fluctuate over a restricted area because of the altitude 3,29,[43][44][45] . In other terms, whereas an assessment at municipality level may guarantee a sufficient detail for air temperature, in the settings of our survey it might be not so accurate for other factors 41,[51][52][53][55][56] .…”

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“…Currently, there is no universal definition of a HW, although most studies have defined HW as a combination of duration (e.g. 3 or more days) and intensity (either as Tmax or average daily temperatures) [52][53] . In order to more easily compare our estimated with previous studies on HWs, an HW event was defined by 3 or more consecutive days having Tmax ≥ 35°C 30,35,36,43) .…”

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Air temperatures and occupational injuries in the construction industries: a report from Northern Italy (2000–2013)

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This paper describes the results of a surveillance program put in place among institutional duties of the health and safety services and was not primarily intended as a research project. The Italian legislation does not entail an ethical approval in this type of study and for this reason a formal ethical clearance was not required. Patient data are fully anonymized and no specific activity on human subjects was undertaken, other than that planned as regular surveillance activity.

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Air temperatures and occupational injuries in the construction industries: a report from Northern Italy (2000–2013)

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“…Occupational health impacts of heatwaves are of economic consequence, where work-related ambulance call outs and compensation claims increased during heatwave events [45,46]. It is identified that the impact of delays and other implications with regard to public transport could greatly impact an individual who relies on this service to fulfil activities that allow them to have access to such necessities as critical medical assistance and medicine [47].…”

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Measuring Heatwaves and Their Impacts

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Exposure The probability of being impacted by a hazard of a given magnitude. External Drivers Factors which influence the vulnerability, hazard, and/or exposure components of risk. Hazard The event (here, heatwave) causing risk to a system or component with a given magnitude. Indices Quantitative metrics based on atmospheric parameters and other measurements used to measure the severity of heatwave events. Return Period The average period expected between a defined magnitude event. Vulnerability The relationship between a hazard's magnitude and the relative damage experienced by the component or system of interest. Definition of the Subject Heatwaves are widely reported natural hazards that cause a myriad of negative impacts. Due to climate change, heatwaves are predicted to occur more frequently and with greater severity than previously experienced. Despite increasing relevance, formal analysis of heatwaves and their impacts is limited. Where studies have been undertaken, there has been little consensus across the world as to the most appropriate definition and handling of extreme temperature events.

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“…It is becoming widely recognized that occupational health and safety (OHS) and productivity can be compromised in hot conditions, with several studies reporting on the phenomenon in Canada [1][2][3], the United States of America [4,5], Europe [6,7], Asia [8,9] and Australia [10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. As global temperatures rise and extreme temperatures become more common, prevention measures in workplaces will be essential.…”

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“…The relevant literature in this area contains mostly quantitative research, characterizing the positive association between high-temperature environments and increased occupational incidents. Studies have involved the analysis of large datasets of occupational health outcomes data, providing valuable evidence on the epidemiology of workplace heat injuries and vulnerable workers [11,13,21,22]. Additionally, worker surveys and field studies have been conducted to elucidate the phenomenon of heat-related incidents in the workplace [19,23,24].…”

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Using a Qualitative Phenomenological Approach to Inform the Etiology and Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Injuries in Australia

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Epidemiological evidence has shown an association between exposure to high temperatures and occupational injuries, an issue gaining importance with environmental change. The aim of this study was to better understand contributing risk factors and preventive actions based on personal experiences. Interviews were conducted with 21 workers from five Australian states using a critical phenomenological approach to capture the lived experiences of participants, whilst exploring contextual factors that surround these experiences. Two case studies are presented: a cerebrovascular injury and injuries among seasonal horticulture workers. Other accounts of heat-related injuries and heat stress are also presented. Risk factors were classified as individual, interpersonal and organizational. In terms of prevention, participants recommended greater awareness of heat risks and peer-support for co-workers. Adding value to current evidence, we have provided new insights into the etiology of the health consequences of workplace heat exposure with workers identifying a range of influencing factors, prevention measures and adaptation strategies. Underpinning the importance of these are future climate change scenarios, suggesting that extended hot seasons will lead to increasing numbers of workers at risk of heat-stress and associated occupational injuries.

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Heatwave and work-related injuries and illnesses in Adelaide, Australia: a case-crossover analysis using the Excess Heat Factor (EHF) as a universal heatwave index

Abstract: Heatwave and work-related injuries and illnesses in Adelaide, Australia: a casecrossover analysis using the Excess Heat Factor (EHF) as a universal heatwave index

Cited by 49 publications

References 41 publications

Air temperatures and occupational injuries in the construction industries: a report from Northern Italy (2000–2013)

Air temperatures and occupational injuries in the construction industries: a report from Northern Italy (2000–2013)

Measuring Heatwaves and Their Impacts

Using a Qualitative Phenomenological Approach to Inform the Etiology and Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Injuries in Australia

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