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Workers’ health and safety in the heat: current practice in Australian workplaces

Susan Williams et al.

Policy and Practice in Health and Safety2020https://doi.org/10.1080/14773996.2020.1765610article
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Working in high temperatures without adequate precautions can have serious health and safety consequences, but effective policies and practices can minimize the hazards. The risks are multifactorial and related to the work, workplace, and individual worker. To better understand current practices in Australian workplaces, we surveyed workers (n = 387) about their experiences in hot conditions and suggestions to minimize risks of illness or injury. These were compared to suggestions from work health and safety representatives (n = 81) and professionals (n = 147). We used open-ended survey questions and analyzed responses using a qualitative content analysis. Many workers reported adverse health experiences from the heat, ranging from mild to severe. Common suggestions to protect health and safety during hot weather were: improved basic protections (including shade, rest breaks), heat-appropriate personal protective equipment, better work planning, and greater management awareness and support. A broader understanding of workers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives could lead to better hot weather policies for Australian workplaces.

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@article{susan2020,
  title        = {{Workers’ health and safety in the heat: current practice in Australian workplaces}},
  author       = {Susan Williams et al.},
  journal      = {Policy and Practice in Health and Safety},
  year         = {2020},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/14773996.2020.1765610},
}

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0.40

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F · citation impact0.13 × 0.4 = 0.05
M · momentum0.80 × 0.15 = 0.12
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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