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ThTherefore, it is likely that the number of illnesses, injuries, and fatalities related to heat-exposure in this and other industries are undercounted.9 Even though the data- bases used in this study have limitations, this analysis of heat-related illness and fa- talities identified several important risk fac- tors for workers in this industry. Because hot outdoor working conditions may be- come more common and extreme due to a changing climate, it is important that em- ployers and occupational health and safety professionals understand these risks factors and establish timely and appropriate con- trols to address them.
The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupa- tional Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bradley King, PhD, MPH, CIH, is a senior industrial hygienist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Western States Division in Denver, Colo.
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