OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS FOR WORKERS OPERATING IN HOT CLIMATES: THE CASE OF TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICERS

Abstract

In the context of climate change, global warming, and urbanization, the health of professionals working outdoors—particularly traffic police officers (TPOs)—is becoming an increasingly urgent issue. Their working conditions involve constant exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures, low humidity, dust, vehicle emissions, noise, and stress, all of which contribute to occupational health risks.