What they found
Outdoor workers, representing 21.9% of the 2023 workforce, face disproportionately high exposure to climate risks like unhealthy air, wildfires, and heat waves. They also experience higher rates of uninsurance and work injuries compared to indoor workers.
What they studied
Researchers combined national labor-force surveys with occupation-based exposure data and county-level environmental indicators to compare outdoor and indoor workers' climate exposure and job conditions.
Takeaways
The abstract focuses on the study's findings regarding outdoor workers' risks and job conditions; it does not provide personal how-to steps for individuals.
About this paper
This study combined national labor-force surveys with occupation-based exposure data and county-level environmental indicators. It aimed to describe and compare outdoor and indoor workers in the US, highlighting areas for federal, state, and local prevention efforts.