In this 30-minute webinar held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, WCRI Vice President of Research Sebastian Negrusa discussed findings from the Institute’s new study on how excessive heat affects workplace injuries. 

The study, Impact of Excessive Heat on the Frequency of Work-Related Injuries, measures the extent to which excessive heat has increased the incidence of work-related injuries in recent years by considering injuries like heat exhaustion as well as accidents like falling off a ladder on a hot day. The study uses claims and weather data from 2016 to 2021 across 24 states.

Questions addressed:

• How does the frequency of work-related accidents due to excessive heat vary across different regions?
• What is the impact of excessive heat on worker populations in diverse climates beyond a single state?
• Are certain industries and types of injuries more affected by excessive heat?

Click here to watch this free webinar. 

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