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“The following information really should be placed on all very high altitude job adverts and company contracts: WARNING – Very high altitude commuting presents many known health risks to sea level adapted humans. Some of the documented conditions are headaches, forgetfulness, confusion…” quote by Steven Magee
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““The following information really should be placed on all very high altitude job adverts and company contracts: WARNING – Very high altitude commuting presents many known health risks to sea level adapted humans. Some of the documented conditions are headaches, forgetfulness, confusion, irritability, aggression, hallucinations, visions, light headedness, fatigue, fainting, sore throats, runny noses, digestive disturbances, changed personality and panic attacks. Development of cancer, anemia, high cholesterol, heart, lung, brain, and blood oxygenation issues have occurred in very high altitude workers that have resulted in disability and premature death. The nearest fully equipped hospital accident and emergency facility is typically one to two hours away. Numerous very high altitude workers have been killed due to fatal mistakes on the job. Workers are expected to use a variety of company supplied drugs to offset the daily very high altitude sickness including "RX-Only" prescription medical oxygen. Daily long term self medication is known to damage human health. The work environment is comparable to a Faraday cage and Faraday Cage Sickness (FCS) may occur in long term workers. Radiation levels are abnormally high and long term radiation sickness may result. Blood oxygen levels are typically in the region of 80% and the medical profession regards this as a health risk. Extreme night shifts are associated with causing poor health and lifelong sleep disorders. Low oxygen environments are associated with the onset of irritability, fatigue and Sleep Apnea. Repeatedly reporting observations of abnormal behaviors in workers to upper management may result in your contract not being renewed or termination without notice. Permanently sickened workers are unlikely to qualify for corporate government disability payments, which may lead to a lifetime of extreme poverty.””

Steven Magee

About This Quote

Source Warning Notice: High‑Altitude Workplace Health Advisory, 2023

Working at extreme altitudes poses serious health risks and safety challenges.

In simple terms: High altitude work is dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize health and safety measures.

Themes

health risk workplace safety

Mood

cautious informative

Type

safety occupational health

When to use this quote

  • mountain construction
  • aerospace facilities
  • remote mining
  • high‑altitude research stations

Key Concepts

hypoxia radiation psychological stress

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can employers better protect high‑altitude workers?
  • What personal precautions can individuals take?
A Different Perspective

Mitigation strategies may be costly and not fully eliminate risks.

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