
Working in heat or air pollution can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
Over the 10 years from 2009-10 to 2018-19, there were 1,774 workers’ compensation claims resulting from working in heat.
“Employers must take precautions this summer and know the risks of working in heat and/or air pollution and protect worker health and safety,” Safe Work says.