Working in extreme heat: What everyone needs to know, according to the WHO and WMO

In recent years, global temperatures have risen, prompting both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization to issue warnings for people who work outdoors. What was the official statement?

According to information published and disseminated by AFP to various international media outlets, the agencies warned of the negative health impacts of extreme high temperatures on these workers. "Action is needed now to address the increasingly serious effects of heat overload on workers around the world," they stated, referring to the conditions they are experiencing. They also reiterated the dangers to which workers in the company may be exposed due to the reduction in productivity of these personnel. (See more: The requirement that households must meet to continue receiving Citizen Income.) Regarding this aspect, Ko Barrett told the aforementioned agency that this issue has become a social challenge and is not limited to certain countries due to what was recorded during the last heat wave in Europe.

“Protecting workers from extreme heat is not only a health imperative, but an economic necessity,” he noted.

The truth is that the consequences of working under these conditions are quite regrettable, resulting in at least 22.85 million accidents each year and at least 19,000 deaths.

What are the five recommendations for protecting yourself from a heat wave?

National Geographic, through its website, pointed out some guidelines to consider in scenarios with high temperatures: 1- From 11 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon, avoid contact with the sun. 2- If you are going outside, try to dress in clothes that have light colors and that are not heavy for your body.

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3- Try not to do strenuous physical activities due to imbalances your body may have.

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4- Maintain a balanced diet of vegetables and fruits. 5- Hydrate constantly.