Occupational Health in the Age of Climate Change: A Review of Emerging Challenges and Strategic Interventions

Kimberly Long Holt

doi:10.55927/cjas.v3i5.38

Penulis

Kimberly Long Holt Health and Safety Concepts

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/cjas.v3i5.38

Kata Kunci:

Climate Change, Occupational Health, Heat Stress, Climate-Adaptive Policies, Climate-Based Risk Assessments

Abstrak

This paper explores the growing connection between occupational health and climate change, emphasizing the emerging challenges faced by workers as global temperatures rise. It highlights how extreme environmental conditions—such as heat, air pollution, and vector-borne diseases—are increasing health risks, especially for outdoor and low-income workers in developing countries. The review identifies key issues including heat stress, respiratory problems, poor infrastructure, and policy implementation gaps, particularly in informal sectors like agriculture and construction. By synthesizing literature from 2014 to 2024 and incorporating new global policy frameworks, the study reveals both physical and psychological risks, such as eco-anxiety. It underscores the urgent need for climate-adaptive occupational health policies, including risk assessments, telehealth services, and resilient workplace strategies.

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