Abstract
The global climate crisis significantly impacts public health, requiring public health inspectors (PHIs) to manage evolving environmental, psychosocial, and organizational risks. This study examines PHIs’ roles in classifying and mitigating workplace hazards exacerbated by climate change, focusing on the challenges they face, the public health implications, and the necessity for effective interventions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative analysis of PHI-reported secondary data analysis with a scoping review of risk assessment frameworks studies from 2010 to 2025. Of the 185 PHIs surveyed, 87% (n = 161) reported feeling inadequately prepared to manage climate-related hazards. Additionally, 79.42% (n = 146) highlighted a lack of updated training as a critical barrier, and 78% (n = 144) cited insufficient resources as a major challenge. This study provides evidence-based recommendations to strengthen public health policies, enhance occupational safety, and equip PHIs with the necessary tools to manage environmental challenges effectively and reduce occupational risks related to climate and public health infrastructure.
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Article Type: Research Article
EUR J SUSTAIN DEV RES, Volume 10, Issue 1, 2026, Article No: em0336
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejosdr/17273
Publication date: 01 Jan 2026
Online publication date: 14 Oct 2025
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