The response from industry bodies and leaders has been varied and innovative, from shifting work schedules to cooler hours to fitting employees with wearable tech devices that constantly monitor body temperatures and warn shift supervisors when employees exceed their heat threshold. More directly, changes are being made in-house to ensure a safe working environment. Installing solar panels on roofs to absorb heat and providing portable shading when work has to be conducted outdoors are just two such moves that many employers are now taking.
These measures reflect a growing acknowledgment of the multifaceted impact of extreme heat on the workforce.