UN agencies publish guidelines to protect workers from heat

On 22 August, the World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization released a joint report highlighting the rising risks that heat poses to workers amid climate change. The report provides practical advice (air conditioning, hydration breaks, changes in work organisation, etc.) to governments, employers and health authorities on how to mitigate its impact. They are urged to develop targeted policies that reflect the unique conditions of local environments, as well as the...