Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Illnesses

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.

Author:

Aaron Tustin

Yusef Sayeed

Manijeh Berenji

Kathleen Fagan

Ronda B McCarthy

Judith Green-McKenzie

James McNicholas

Charles Babajide Onigbogi

William Brett Perkison

James W Butler

ACOEM Work Group on Occupational Heat-Related Illness

Publication date:

October 1, 2021

Publication type:

Journal Articles

Citation:

Tustin A, Sayeed Y, Berenji M, Fagan K, McCarthy RB, Green-McKenzie J, McNicholas J, Onigbogi CB, Perkison WB, Butler JW; ACOEM Work Group on Occupational Heat-Related Illness. Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Illnesses. J Occup Environ Med. 2021 Oct 1;63(10):e737-e744. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002351. PMID: 34597285.

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