503 - From Heat Waves to Wildfires: Tackling Climate Risks to Workplace Health

As climate-related risks intensify, American workplaces face unprecedented challenges in protecting employee health and ensuring business continuity. This session, hosted by the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health, will explore how employers can proactively address threats from extreme heat, poor air quality, and other natural climate disasters. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the Commission’s mission and the critical health challenges posed by climate impacts, followed by a panel featuring Commission members and leading experts. Attendees will gain practical insights on strategies for workplace resilience, learn about emerging best practices in safeguarding worker health, and have the opportunity to engage directly with panelists in an interactive Q&A. This session aims to fill a critical knowledge gap at ACOEM, equipping occupational and environmental health professionals with actionable tools to address climate-related health risks head-on.