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           International SOS alerts companies to


           ensure workforce safety amid extreme


           heatwaves



            HEALTH      by timviek   27 Jun 2024

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           As heatwaves are most dangerous natural hazards, it can cause extreme health and

           safety risks for workers. Almost half of the global population, including over one

           billion workers,1  are at risk of being exposed to high-heat episodes due to higher-
           than-normal temperatures and heatwaves, which have already been recorded in June

           2024 and this year’s April being the hottest April on record.



           Heatstroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion are just some of the dangers workers
           face in extreme heat conditions. These conditions can lead to decreased productivity,


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