Report shows the impact that heat has on agricultural workers
Farmer's Weekly|17 May 2024
The UN’s International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently released a report showing the impact of climate change on the health of workers.
Report shows the impact that heat has on agricultural workers

The report predicts that more than 70% of the world’s population of workers in all industries are exposed to or affected by extreme heat while at work.

Almost 19 000 lives are lost annually due to heat stress.

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