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Report
Heat stress and work in the era of climate change: what we know, and what we need to learn
Publisher
Climate change
Extreme weather events
Heat stress
Occupational health and safety
Australia
Resources
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Description
This report, by a team of authors based at the Climate Justice Research Centre at UTS, interviewed workers and trade union officials in several industries, and confirmed that working in excess heat is becoming a more common occupational health and safety risk.
The report documents the negative effects of excess heat on physical health, mental alertness, and stress. It also compiled an inventory of union initiatives and workplace best practices for reducing and manage the risks of heat stress.
Key findings:
- Heat stress poses serious health and safety risks for many workers across Australia
- Current labour protections, including health and safety laws, are inadequate
- The conditions of a person’s employment fundamentally shape their experience of heat stress
Publication Details
Copyright:
Centre for Future Work, The Australia Institute 2020. Reproduced with permission
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
23 Nov 2020
