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For most manual labor jobs, weather conditions are a significant factor in injury risk and workers' compensation claims. As temperatures continue to rise and heatwaves worsen, some already high-risk professions will become even riskier.
Researchers at ScienceDirect examined the impact of ambient temperatures on work-related injuries and illnesses and quantified the associated burden.
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