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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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