Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Illnesses. Issue 10 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tustin, Aaron; Sayeed, Yusef; Berenji, Manijeh; Fagan, Kathleen; McCarthy, Ronda B.; Green-McKenzie, Judith; McNicholas, James; Onigbogi, Charles Babajide; Perkison, William Brett; Butler, James W.
• Other Names: collaborator.
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 63:Issue 10(2021)
• Page Start: e737
• Page End: e744
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002351
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : : High ambient temperatures and strenuous physical activity put workers at risk for a variety of heat-related illnesses and injuries. Through primary prevention, secondary prevention, and treatment, OEM health providers can protect workers from the adverse effects of heat. This statement by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine provides guidance for OEM providers who serve workers and employers in industries where heat exposure occurs.