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Abstract Introduction Heat exposure negatively impacts outdoor workers’ productivity, health and wellbeing. The study aimed to develop a decision matrix including a work zone map incorporating high/medium/low risk areas for heat exposure, workload and heatwave forecasts to guide the scheduling of work activities for local government authorities. Methods This study was conducted in three phases: heat risk mapping of work zones, environmental monitoring, and a mixed methods approach to assess the impact of heat exposure among workers. The mixed methods approach included focus groups/surveys and physiological monitoring of heart rate, skin and ambient temperature. Ethics approval was provided by the University of Adelaide. Results Work zones were mapped as low/medium/high risk for heat exposure and a decision matrix was developed. Workers agreed that working during hot weather negatively impacted productivity and wellbeing. Negative health outcomes included dizziness, exhaustion, and reduced sleep quality. Physiological monito
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