Protect Workers From Heat Waves or Face Fines, Japan Tells Firms

Protect workers from heat waves or face fines, Japan tells firms

The revised legislation is a rare global example of a national-level policy on heat safety for employees.

Gulf States: Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Gulf Cooperation Council countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer of extreme heat conditions without adequate protection.

Japan Workers Heat Safety Law: Key Rules & Fines

Japan has passed a historic law that requires employers to take strong action to protect workers from heat illness or face penalties up to JPY 500,000 (approximately $3,475). The new law, which took effect on June 1, is one of the few national-level laws in the world aimed at workplace heat safety. The action follows...