Report Warns of Extreme Heat on Workers
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a combined report on Friday, cautioning that severe heat is endangering billions of employees worldwide, with climate change causing more frequent and intense heatwaves.
"Heat stress is already harming the health and livelihoods of billions of workers, especially in the most vulnerable communities," stated Dr. Jeremy Farrar, WHO assistant director-general for health promotion, disease prevention, and care.
"This new guidance offers practical, evidence-based solutions to protect lives, reduce inequality, and build more resilient workforces in a warming world."
The study, Climate change and workplace heat stress, utilizes five decades of data and emphasizes the significant impact of rising temperatures on both health and productivity.
According to the WMO, 2024 marked the hottest year ever recorded, with daytime temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and even 50°C becoming more frequent.
"Occupational heat stress has become a global societal challenge, which is no longer confined to countries located close to the equator – as highlighted by the recent heatwave in Europe," explained WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett.
"Protection of workers from extreme heat is not just a health imperative but an economic necessity."
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