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7/1/24, 1:29 PM Unprecedented Global Temperatures and Record-Breaking Heat: Rising Workforce Health and Safety Concerns, ETHRWorldME
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Dr Katherine O’Reilly, Regional Medical Director at International SOS, comments, “The
growing intensity and frequency of heatwaves pose a significant challenge for workforce
health and safety. Occupational heat stress used to be primarily an outdoor concern, but
with rising temperatures, even indoor workplaces without proper ventilation can become
dangerous. Organisations must go beyond basic heat stress prevention and integrate heat
stress risk assessments into their health and safety policies. Furthermore, training
employees to recognise early signs of heat illness is critical. Early intervention can
prevent a medical emergency and long-term health consequences. By fostering a culture
of heat awareness and encouraging frequent hydration and breaks during peak
temperatures, organisations can empower their workforce to stay healthy and safe.
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“It is also important for organisations to be able to distinguish the different stages of
heat-related illness. Heatstroke, the most severe heat illness, is a medical emergency.
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