Climate Change and Workplace Injury

Qifan Fu () and Masaru Sasaki ()
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Qifan Fu: The University of Osaka
Masaru Sasaki: The University of Osaka

No 18592, IZA Discussion Papers from IZA Network @ LISER

Abstract: This study comprehensively assesses the effects of exposure to temperature extremes on workplace health, safety, and economic outcomes. Using Japanese prefecture-level data on work-related injuries and fatalities (2014-–2019) combined with weather records, we estimate that higher temperatures significantly increase work-related injuries and their associated social costs. When exposed to temperature extremes, workers neither reduce their working hours nor exit the labor force. Furthermore, testing the compensating wage differential model reveals minimal wage increases for exposure to temperature extremes. These findings highlight the need for effective policies to mitigate the adverse effects of temperature extremes in the workplace.

Keywords: extreme temperatures; defensive investment; work-related injuries; climate change adaptation; compensatory wage differentials (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J28 J31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-04
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