Workers’ health threatened by heatwaves, WHO claims

The WHO and WMO warn that heatwaves are increasingly threatening workers, especially in agriculture, construction, and fisheries. Over 2.4 billion people are exposed, with work-related injuries rising and productivity dropping, prompting calls for heat-stress measures like cooling zones, hydration, and adjusted schedules.

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