| Safety in the heat: a comprehensive program for prevention of heat illness among workers in abu dhabi, United arab emirates. | |
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PMID: 21307373 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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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Darren Joubert; Jens Thomsen; Oliver Harrison |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 101 ISSN: 1541-0048 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-02-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 395-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Correspondence should be sent to Darren Joubert, Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, Public Health and Research Department, PO Box 5673, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. djoubert@haad.ae Reprints can be ordered at http://www.ajph.org by clicking the "Reprints/Eprints" link. |
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