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6/28/24, 2:15 PM International SOS: Workforce Safety Warning Amid Extreme Heat | ESG Mena
UAE: International SOS Issues Warning on Workforce Safety
Amid Extreme Temperatures
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Against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures and heatwaves, health and security services company International
SOS has issued an alert to companies in the UAE to ensure workforce safety.
The company warned that heatstroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion are just some of the dangers workers face in
extreme heat conditions, with heat leading to increased accidents and even fatalities.
Indeed, according to the company, over one billion workers are at risk of being exposed to high-heat episodes due to higher-
than-normal temperatures and heatwaves.
International SOS stressed the importance of organisations regularly assessing operations for potential heat stress hazards.
Identifying high-risk locations and activities and considering vulnerable employee profiles is also key, it said.
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