Blistering heat | The U.S. climate is changing fast - how will this affect worker health and safety?

As the icy winter weather subsides, the U.S. looks set to once again see temperatures soar to blistering heights this summer. Yet this leaves American companies facing a mounting challenge: the impact of climate change on worker health and safety.

As extreme weather events become more frequent and temperatures continue to rise, scorching heatwaves and deteriorating air quality, coupled with the other adverse effects of climate change are reshaping the landscape of occupational health.