Key Points
- The World Health Organization (WHO) considers extreme heat a occupational risk
- In India, despite new labor laws, heat is still seen as a weather condition
- Prevention of duty neglect for workers exposed to extreme heat is necessary
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The World Health Organization (WHO) considers extreme heat a occupational risk. However, in India, despite new labor laws, heat is still seen as a weather condition. This gap leads to employers neglecting their duties towards workers.
In India, around 45,000 factory workers in Noida and Greater Noida went on strike demanding wages, fixed working hours, and overtime pay. However, the majority of these workers are identified as the high-risk group exposed to extreme heat.
The WHO has launched an initiative addressing extreme heat and related environmental health risks in workplaces and large events. This initiative states that 2.4 billion workers are exposed to extreme heat and may cause 80 million full-time job losses by 2030.
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- How does extreme heat pose a risk in workplaces?
- Extreme heat poses a risk in workplaces, threatening worker health and leading to duty neglect
- What measures can be taken in India to address extreme heat?
- Measures to address extreme heat in India include taking heat protection measures in workplaces and implementing regulations to reduce workers' exposure to heat
- What initiative has the World Health Organization (WHO) launched regarding extreme heat?
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an initiative addressing extreme heat and related environmental health risks in workplaces and large events
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