Estimation of work-related injury and economic burden attributable to heat stress in Guangzhou, China

Volume: 666, Pages: 147 - 154
Published: May 1, 2019
Abstract
Climate change has exacerbated the health effects of high ambient temperatures on occupational health and safety; however, to what extent heat stress can induce workplace injuries and economic costs is poorly studied. This study aimed to quantify the attributable fractions of injury claims and subsequent insurance payouts using data from work-related injury insurance system in Guangzhou, China.Individual workers' injury claims data were...
Paper Details
Title
Estimation of work-related injury and economic burden attributable to heat stress in Guangzhou, China
Published Date
May 1, 2019
Volume
666
Pages
147 - 154
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