Heat Stress

By Nicole Ireland The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a “public health crisis” for workers around the globe and experts …

By Natasha Baldin An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air …

A union representing Toronto workers says unbearable heat forced the closure of two indoor pools Tuesday, and they remain closed this morning. …

By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee The Worker Solidarity Network is calling on the province to introduce laws to protect people from extreme …

By Matthew Barton, Griffith University and Michael Todorovic, Bond University When British TV doctor Michael Mosley died last year in Greece after …

The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses …

A proposed law aimed at protecting workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace received public support this week from the Ontario Federation …

By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer New research out of the University of British Columbia shows migrant workers are living in extreme …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has released a draft of its proposed rule aimed at preventing …

With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …