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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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