Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
•High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growthMonique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, b...
•“We make hot filled food products and it’s common that we see temperatures in the high 30s,” she said.
•“Thanks to our union, our employer is offering extra breaks, but not every workplace is the same.”The latest heatwave to grip the UK and much of western Europe has presented significant challenges to...
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المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldHigh temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth
Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s record-breaking heatwave has made conditions unbearable. “We make hot filled food products and it’s common that we see temperatures in the high 30s,” she said. “Thanks to our union, our employer is offering extra breaks, but not every workplace is the same.”
The latest heatwave to grip the UK and much of western Europe has presented significant challenges to employers and their employees, from sweltering offices, disrupted commutes and school closures to dangerous construction sites where workers are at risk of dehydration, heatstroke and other injury.
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