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The occupational health of Santa Claus

Authors: Sebastian Straube, Xiangning Fan

Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Previous publications in the field of Santa studies have not focused on health and safety issues arising from Santa’s workplace activities. However, it should be acknowledged that unique occupational hazards exist for Santa Claus. Major occupational health issues affecting Santa are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.

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Title: The occupational health of Santa Claus
Authors: Sebastian Straube
Xiangning Fan
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6673
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-015-0086-1

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