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Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change

The UK has experienced several heat waves this summer—heat stress among workers is one of the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rash and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.

Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change
Image: Phys.org
The UK has experienced several heat waves this summer—heat stress among workers is one of the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rash and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.

Originally published at Phys.org

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