This 30-minute webinar held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, highlights findings from WCRI's latest report, Impact of California’s Heat Standard on Workers’ Compensation Outcomes.
The webinar addresses the following questions:
- How large is the impact of the heat standard on injury frequency in industries with outdoor heat exposure?
- Does the impact of the heat standard increase with higher temperatures?
- Does the impact of the heat standard vary for younger versus older workers?
Previous WCRI research found that excessive heat not only causes heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion but also impairs judgment and perception, increasing the risk of accidents such as being struck by machinery. Heat-related illnesses are 11 to 18 times more frequent on days above 95°F compared with days between 75 and 80°F, yet they represent 20 to 25 percent of all injuries attributable to heat.
Recorded webinars are $25 for non-members and FREE for WCRI members, members of the press, and legislators, as well as their staff. Purchase of the recorded webinar comes with a copy of the webinar slides.
