Europe's Sizzling Summer Sparks Urgent Need for Heat Safety Laws As Europe swelters through another torrid summer, a grim reality becomes increasingly clear: climate change is no longer just an environmental concern but also a pressing occupational health issue.
The estimated 230 workplace fatalities annually in Europe are a stark reminder that even as temperatures soar to record highs, workplaces remain woefully unprepared for the dangers of extreme heat.
Unions have been sounding the alarm on this critical issue for years, pushing for enforceable thermal limits and mandatory job site assessments to prevent heat related injuries.