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with pre-existing health conditions or who perform strenuous outdoor work.
. Integrate heat safety into health and safety policies: make heat stress prevention a core component of

your health and safety policies. Ensure workers have access to shaded areas for breaks, hydration stations
to keep hydrated and allow for breathable workwear suitable for high temperatures.
. Provide heat stress awareness and prevention training: deliver climate-specific training programmes that

focus on working safely in extreme heat. Educate employees on proper hydration practices and sun
protection measures and enable them to adjust their work pace during high temperatures. Train employees to
recognise heat stress symptoms and provide clear protocols for hydration, rest breaks and cooling down.

. Develop robust heat response protocols: develop well-defined procedures for responding to heat-related
illnesses, including first aid and emergency evacuation. Communicate these protocols effectively and ensure
your workforce knows who to contact in case of a heat emergency.

. Continuously review and update your response plans: conduct regular reviews of your organisation’s
heat response plans to ensure they reflect the latest information and best practices for heat safety.
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