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Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
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Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
Governments worldwide are implementing heat protection laws as 2.4 billion workers face extreme temperature exposure and 19,000 die annually from heat-related workplace injuries, according to a World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization report. Japan imposed $3,400 fines for employers failing to provide cooling measures when wet-bulb temperatures reach 28C. Singapore mandated hourly temperature sensors at large outdoor site…
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