Highlights

With climate change, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense. The repeated heatwaves experienced across Europe this summer highlight the growing risks for workers. High temperatures affect safety, health and productivity, particularly for those working outdoors or in hot indoor environments.

Employers can reduce these risks by taking practical steps such as adapting working hours to avoid the hottest parts of the day, providing water and cooled areas and learning to recognise symptoms of heat-related illness.

Find out more in the publications below to support prevention and make workplaces safer. Discover the impact of climate change on the world of work by visiting our thematic web section and exploring future climate change-related developments and crises.