EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 17 MIN
Ep 205 - The Fog of Work: Is Air Pollution Killing Your Safety Record?
from Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS · host Dr. Matt Law
In this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, we're going to talk about a clear link between the E and the S in EHS. We check the weather for lightning, but we ignore the smog. This study suggests that air pollution is a massive, hidden multiplier for workplace accidents. If the air is thick, your workers are slower and the risk is higher. Treat an 'Air Quality Alert' like a 'Red Flag Warning' for safety. References: Hou, Z., Chen, H., & Zhang, N. (2025). Devil particles: Air pollution and safety liability accidents. Energy Economics, 151, Article 108894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108894 American Society of Safety Professionals. (2025). Exposure to air pollution could increase workplace incidents. Professional Safety, 70(X), [Page Numbers]. https://www.assp.org/publications/professional-safety
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In this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, we're going to talk about a clear link between the E and the S in EHS. We check the weather for lightning, but we ignore the smog. This study suggests that air pollution is a massive, hidden multiplier for workplace accidents. If the air is thick, your workers are slower and the risk is higher. Treat an 'Air Quality Alert' like a 'Red Flag Warning' for safety. References: Hou, Z., Chen, H., & Zhang, N. (2025). Devil particles: Air pollution and safety liability accidents. Energy Economics, 151, Article 108894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108894 American Society of Safety Professionals. (2025). Exposure to air pollution could increase workplace incidents. Professional Safety, 70(X), [Page Numbers]. https://www.assp.org/publications/professional-safety
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