@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp16169, author={Filomena, Mattia and Picchio, Matteo}, title={Unsafe Temperatures, Unsafe Jobs: The Impact of Weather Conditions on Work-Related Injuries}, year={2023}, month={May}, institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)}, address={Bonn}, type={IZA Discussion Paper}, number={16169}, url={https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp16169}, abstract={We estimate the impact of temperatures on work-related accident rates in Italy by using daily data on weather conditions matched to administrative daily data on work-related accidents. The identification strategy of the causal effect relies on the plausible exogeneity of short-term daily temperature variations in a given spatial unit. We find that both high and cold temperatures impair occupational health by increasing workplace injury rates. The positive effect of warmer weather conditions on work-related accident rates is larger for men, in manufacturing and service sectors, and for workplace injuries. Colder temperatures lead to a substantial increase in commuting accidents, especially during rainy days.}, keywords={climate change;temperatures;weather conditions;work-related accidents;job safety}, }