WCRI: Workplace Heat-Related Illnesses Rise Dramatically at 90-Degree Point

Workplace heat-related illnesses increase by at least sevenfold on days when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, compared with days with temperatures between 75 and 80, according to research published Wednesday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. Waltham, Massachusetts-based WCRI used 2013 to 2022 workers' compensation claim data from insurers, state funds and self-insured employers across 31 states, accounting for 80% of U.S. workers' compensation benefits. The database provided comprehensive claims data, including injury dates and locations, while temperature data were used ...