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Health Problems in Cold Work
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Cold in- and outdoor work can result in different adverse effects on human health. Health problems decrease performance and work productivity and increase the occurrence of accidents and injuries. Serious health problems can also result in absence from work due to sick leave or hospitalization. At its worst, work in cold conditions could be associated with deaths due to cold-related accidents or a sudden health event. Musculoskeletal complaints, like pain, aches etc. are common in indoor cold work. Breathing cold air while working may lead to respiratory symptoms, which can decrease performance in cold. The symptoms are usually worsened by exercise and ageing, being more common in persons having a respiratory disease. Cardiovascular complaints and related performance decrements could be especially pronounced during work in cold weather and involving physical exercise, especially among those with an underlying cardiovascular disease. The article also reviews the current information related to diabetes, skin disorders and diseases, as well as cold injuries and accidents occurring in cold work. Increasing awareness and identifying workplace- and individual-related cold risks is the first step in proper cold risk management. Following this, the susceptible population groups need customized advice on proper prevention and protection in cold work.
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- Authors
- MÄKINEN, T. M., & HASSI, J.
- Affiliations
- University of Oulu (FI)
- Venue
- Industrial Health
- Published
- 2009
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 207-220
- ISSN
- 0019-8366 (ISSN-L)
- 1880-8026
- OpenAlex
- W2077281719
- Cited by
- 166
- References
- 120
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- FWCI
- 12.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Industrial Health (publishedVersion)
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- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Workplace Health and Well-being
- Keywords
- cold working, cold exposure, musculoskeletal symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, cold injury, diabetes mellitus, skin diseases, sick leave, labor productivity, occupational health
- MeSH terms
- Cold Temperature, Health Status, Humans, Occupational Exposure
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