Worker health and safety and climate change in the Americas: issues and research needs

• Main Authors: Max Kiefer (Author), Julietta Rodríguez-Guzmán (Author), Joanna Watson (Author), Berna van Wendel de Joode (Author), Donna Mergler (Author), Agnes Soares da Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Pan American Health Organization.
• Subjects: article
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SYNOPSIS This report summarizes and discusses current knowledge on the impact that climate change can have on occupational safety and health (OSH), with a particular focus on the Americas. Worker safety and health issues are presented on topics related to specific stressors (e.g., temperature extrem...