Rising temperatures pose increased risk for energy sector workers – report

Rising temperatures pose increased risk for energy sector workers – report

Image: Lloyd’s Register Foundation A new study from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation reports that rising temperatures are an area of concern when it comes to energy sector workers safety. According to the study, extreme heat exposure increases the risk of work injuries by 1% for every 1°C increase, and 17.4% in heatwaves, especially in subtropical climates. Other increasing risks of harm are from natural disasters and new safety hazards associate…