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Preventive Measures of Heat Disorder in the Workplace

In: Occupational Health and Safety - A Multi-Regional Perspective

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  • Ivan Uher
  • Iveta Cimbolakova
  • David Kasko

Abstract

Human adaptation to varying degree of heat stress receiving great attention in the last few decades. Scientific studies confirm that higher temperature can significantly impact on productivity and leads to stress, loss of concentration, and increased tiredness and that reality can become a health and safety issue especially for unwell and older workers in the workplace. The aim of our systematic review is to examine related ailments of heat exposure, when and why heat disorder (HD) occurs, also preventive measures, and first aid and emergency measures when HD is suspected. Nonetheless, guidance for management of working environment is discussed. We can conclude that organizations can do a great deal to be indwelt, creating a healthy workplace environment and promoting education and guidance toward welfare of employees.

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  • Ivan Uher & Iveta Cimbolakova & David Kasko, 2018. "Preventive Measures of Heat Disorder in the Workplace," Chapters, in: Manikam Pillay & Michael Andrew Tuck (ed.), Occupational Health and Safety - A Multi-Regional Perspective, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:136633
    DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.76861
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    Keywords

    working environment; older people; health; safety; heat exposure;
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    JEL classification:

    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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