| Titre : | Safety in the Heat : A Comprehensive Program for Prevention of Heat Illness Among Workers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (2011) |
| Auteurs : | Darren JOUBERT ; HARRISON (Oliver) : ARE. Division of Public Health and Policy. Health Authority. Abu Dhabi. ; Jens THOMSEN ; Department of Public Health and Research. Health Authority. Abu Dhabi. ARE |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | American journal of public health (vol. 101, n° 3, 2011) |
| Pagination : | 395-398 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Mots-clés : | Sécurité ; Chaleur ; Programme ; Prévention santé ; Ouvrier ; Homme ; Abou Dhabi ; Emirats arabes unis ; Asie |
| Résumé : | [BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS EBokFR0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. The Safety in the Heat program was developed in response to the extreme heat stress conditions experienced by workers in the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern countries each summer, where ambient air temperatures often reach 45°C (135°F) and higher with 90% humidity. A comprehensive, multimedia, economical education and awareness program targeting companies in the region was developed ; 465 companies employing 814 996 heat-exposed workers across 6254 work and labor residence sites were reached. Feedback from program participants indicated a high level of support and satisfaction. Results indicated a marked reduction in heat related illness over a period of 2 years (2008-2009) at 2 companies, one of which reported a combined 79.5% decrease in cases (15.3 vs 1.16 cases per 1000 workers) while the other experienced a 50% reduction in serious cases (0.08-0.04 cases per 100 000 work hours). |
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