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Europe’s Largest Unions Demand Right to Cancel Work on Days Above 30C (novaramedia.com)

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Unions across Europe are calling on governments to introduce legislation to safeguard workers from rising temperatures, after western Europe recorded its hottest June on record.

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[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Huh, that seems a hair low...

and 32.5C [90.5°F] for low-intensity jobs

The union said employers should take steps to cool down workplaces once temperatures exceed 24C [75.2°F], with workers able to stop working if temperatures reach 30C [86°F], or 27C [80.6°F] for those doing manual labour or working outdoors.

Ah yep, this seems well thought out. I would pass it as-is. Though WBGT would be even better since it takes into account direct sunlight, wind, and humidity.

[–] Swemg@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I guess you have to start low to compromise on something a bit fairer? ^^