'Urgent action' needed to protect workers from heat stress, UN says
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Governments and employers should take urgent action to help protect the health of workers who are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, the United Nations said.
Breakdown
- The UN urges urgent action to protect workers from increasing heat exposure.
- Billions are at risk, especially manual laborers and vulnerable populations. 28s
- Health risks include heat stroke, dehydration, and kidney dysfunction. 48s
- Employers in some regions are adopting measures like cold treats and schedule changes. 1m 11s
- Worker productivity drops as temperatures rise, affecting half the world's population. 1m 50s