Chubb Extreme Heat Resource Hub

Heat-related health impacts aren’t limited to outdoor workers or people with pre-existing conditions — and the toll is significant. Researchers from Harvard and George Washington University found that 28,000 worker injuries in the U.S. can be linked to working on hot days.³

Indoor workers in active roles like pick-and-pack or manufacturing can be just as much at risk as those working outdoors. Risk also extends beyond the job site: employees without air conditioning at home may may report to a job site already vulnerable to temperature exposure, those living in urban centers experience higher temperatures due to the heat island effect, while rural communities may lack close resources for adequate cooling.  

Individuals, communities, and businesses all have a role to play in protecting people from the worst impacts of heat. For employers, that starts with a heat action plan that builds workforce resilience — for indoor and outdoor roles alike. 

As temperatures rise, the physical materials in our roads, railways, buildings and power lines can break down our buckle, leading to safety incidents and prolonged business interruption.  

Businesses and communities can integrate solutions to protect property from the worst impacts of extreme heat, from innovative cooling paints and roofs to grid hardening and renewable back up energy.