Hotter cities like Miami and Phoenix nearly double Chicago and Denver in construction claims during the summer. (Credit: Quality Stock Arts/Adobe Stock)
The conversation about worker safety in extreme heat has taken center stage. Not surprisingly, workers are impacted differently across industry sectors.
Days with extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, exhibit between 2% and 10% more injuries compared to mild days. Research finds that even small increases in temperatures can have a large impact on workers compensation claims.
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