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Development of an Integrated Heat Stress Risk Conceptual Model for Industrial Operations in Extreme Environments
Subject area: Physical Sciences and Environment · Area of research: Industrial Heat Stress Risk Modeling
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV1I12-1714415
Abstract
Industrial operations in extreme environments, such as mining, steel production, and energy facilities, expose workers to significant heat stress hazards, which can compromise safety, productivity, and long-term health. Effective management of heat-related risk requires a comprehensive framework that integrates environmental, physiological, organizational, and operational factors. This presents the development of an integrated heat stress risk conceptual model designed to support proactive risk assessment, mitigation, and decision-making in high-temperature industrial settings. The model conceptualizes heat stress as a dynamic, multifactorial phenomenon, influenced by ambient conditions, workload intensity, personal protective equipment, hydration, and workforce vulnerability. It incorporates a multi-tiered approach linking real-time environmental monitoring, worker physiological data, operational scheduling, and organizational safety policies to identify and mitigate risks before they result in adverse health events. The model integrates both preventive and operational controls, including dynamic work-rest cycles, adaptive task allocation, and predictive alerts based on environmental and physiological thresholds. It also emphasizes continuous feedback and learning mechanisms, leveraging incident and near-miss reporting to refine risk assessments and inform ongoing safety improvements. The framework accounts for organizational and regulatory considerations, providing guidance for management decision-making, policy development, and compliance with occupational health standards. By synthesizing multiple risk determinants into a unified conceptual structure, the model offers a system-level perspective on heat stress management, facilitating both proactive interventions and evidence-based governance. It serves as a foundation for future empirical validation, simulation, and integration with emerging technologies such as wearable sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and predictive analytics. The model ultimately aims to enhance worker safety, operational resilience, and organizational decision-making in extreme industrial environments.
Keywords
Heat Stress, Occupational Safety, Industrial Operations, Extreme Environments, Risk Conceptual Model, Predictive Risk Management, Worker Health, Safety Governance, Real-Time Monitoring, Continuous Learning.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1714415,
author = {Oluwakemi Motunrayo Adegbuji, Oghenepawon David Obriki},
title = {Development of an Integrated Heat Stress Risk Conceptual Model for Industrial Operations in Extreme Environments},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2018},
volume = {1},
number = {12},
pages = {141-160},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714415.pdf},
abstract = {Industrial operations in extreme environments, such as mining, steel production, and energy facilities, expose workers to significant heat stress hazards, which can compromise safety, productivity, and long-term health. Effective management of heat-related risk requires a comprehensive framework that integrates environmental, physiological, organizational, and operational factors. This presents the development of an integrated heat stress risk conceptual model designed to support proactive risk assessment, mitigation, and decision-making in high-temperature industrial settings. The model conceptualizes heat stress as a dynamic, multifactorial phenomenon, influenced by ambient conditions, workload intensity, personal protective equipment, hydration, and workforce vulnerability. It incorporates a multi-tiered approach linking real-time environmental monitoring, worker physiological data, operational scheduling, and organizational safety policies to identify and mitigate risks before they result in adverse health events. The model integrates both preventive and operational controls, including dynamic work-rest cycles, adaptive task allocation, and predictive alerts based on environmental and physiological thresholds. It also emphasizes continuous feedback and learning mechanisms, leveraging incident and near-miss reporting to refine risk assessments and inform ongoing safety improvements. The framework accounts for organizational and regulatory considerations, providing guidance for management decision-making, policy development, and compliance with occupational health standards. By synthesizing multiple risk determinants into a unified conceptual structure, the model offers a system-level perspective on heat stress management, facilitating both proactive interventions and evidence-based governance. It serves as a foundation for future empirical validation, simulation, and integration with emerging technologies such as wearable sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and predictive analytics. The model ultimately aims to enhance worker safety, operational resilience, and organizational decision-making in extreme industrial environments.},
keywords = {Heat Stress, Occupational Safety, Industrial Operations, Extreme Environments, Risk Conceptual Model, Predictive Risk Management, Worker Health, Safety Governance, Real-Time Monitoring, Continuous Learning.},
month = {June},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV1I12-1714415}
}