Waltham, MA, June 3, 2025 — With summer approaching, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is hosting a free, 30-minute webinar on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET to share recent research on the connection between high temperatures and heat-related illnesses (HRIs) in the workplace.

“With 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record, these findings are especially timely as cities and states adopt heat safety regulations,” said Sebastian Negrusa, vice president of research at WCRI. “The data also show that excessive heat increases the frequency of other injuries.”

The webinar will cover key findings from WCRI’s recent study, Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace, which explores questions such as the following:

• What is the effect of excessive heat on HRIs versus broader heat-related accidents?
• What role does geographic region play in the frequency of HRI claims?
• Are certain age groups, genders, or industries more at risk?
• How does job tenure—particularly two or fewer months on the job—influence the likelihood of HRIs?

The study draws on data from WCRI’s Detailed Benchmark/Evaluation (DBE) database, which includes workers’ compensation claims from various insurers, state funds, and self-insured employers across 31 U.S. states—accounting for approximately 80 percent of national workers’ compensation benefits. Temperature data were used alongside claims data to assess patterns and risk factors associated with excessive heat.

Space is limited to 500 attendees. All registrants will receive a copy of the slides and a recording of the session. Click here to register.

About WCRI:

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization based in Waltham, MA. Organized in 1983, the Institute does not take positions on the issues it researches. It provides information obtained through studies and data collection efforts, which conform to recognized scientific methods. Objectivity is further ensured through rigorous, unbiased peer review procedures. WCRI's diverse membership includes employers; insurers; governmental entities; managed care companies; health care providers; insurance regulators; state labor organizations; and state administrative agencies in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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