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Title: Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
Link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/1922...
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
sites and requires 15-minute breaks every hour at 33C wet-bulb readings.
Southern European nations ordered afternoon work stoppages this summer when
temperatures exceeded 115F across Greece, Italy and Spain. The United States
lacks federal heat standards; only California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota,
Nevada, Oregon and Washington have state-level protections. Boston passed
requirements for heat illness prevention plans on city projects. Enforcement
remains inconsistent -- Singapore inspectors found nearly one-third of 70
sites violated the 2023 law. Texas and Florida prohibit local governments
from mandating rest and water breaks.
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