Trade Union Institute for Work, Environment and Health (ISTAS)
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Doctor of Public Health, member of the Research Group on Psychosocial Risks, Work Organisation and Health (POWAH) at the Institute of Labour Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and member of the Trade Union Institute for Work, Environment and Health (ISTAS)
The frequency and intensity of extreme heat events have increased in recent years, heightening the risks for those who work outdoors and indoors. Health risks include heatstroke, dehydration, kidney dysfunction and neurological disorders. These are some of the conclusions of a joint report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which estimates that worker productivity falls by between 2% and 3% for every degree above 20°C. The document proposes measures for governments, businesses and health authorities to mitigate the risks of extreme heat for these people.