The occupational health of Santa Claus

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.

A guide to the management of atrial fibrillation in Santa Claus

“…Indeed, Santa Claus has several risk factors leading to a propensity to tachycardia and increased sympathetic drive. These include commonly getting stuck in the chimney, 10 either anterograde or retrograde, frequently kissing children’s mummies, 11 and his insistence on wearing an ill‐considered fur‐lined red suit despite the highly variable climes in which he works, 12 ranging from the snowy wilderness of Siberia, to the blistering heat of an Australian beach on Christmas Day. A resting heart rate of less than 110 beats per minute should be the initial target of therapy 13 …”

Julenissen – en global helsetrussel

“…To kanadiske arbeidsmedisinere varslet i 2015 om nissens belastende arbeidssituasjon både fysisk og psykisk (20). Nissen skal parkere, hoppe ut av sleden, hoppe ned i pipa, fylle julestrømpene, legge gaver under treet, klatre opp pipa igjen, komme seg opp i sleden til neste hus -alt dette i løpet av under ett tusendels sekund.…”