Abstract
Objectives: Several studies on the health effects of heat exposure on workers have been reported; however, only few studies have summarized the overall and systematic health effects of heat exposure on workers. This study aims to review the scientific reports on the health status of workers exposed to high temperatures in the workplace. Methods: We reviewed literature from databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar, using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify studies that address health effects of heat exposure among workers. Results: In total, 459 articles were identified, and finally, 47 articles were selected. Various health effects of heat exposure on workers have been reported, such as heat-related diseases, deaths, accidents or injuries, effects on the urinary system, reproductive system, and on the psychological system. Conclusions: Our review suggests that many workers are vulnerable to heat exposure, and this has a health effect on workers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 45-59 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Reviews on Environmental Health |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 Mar 1 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Research funding : This study was supported by the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute (OSHRI), Korea. This funding body had no role in the design, analysis, and interpretation of this study.
Publisher Copyright:
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health(social science)
- Pollution
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
