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

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...

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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)
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Published:	Pan American Health Organization.
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