Working on a warmer planet: The effect of heat stress on productivity and decent work

Organization: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Year: 2019

Working on a warmer planet: The effect of heat stress on productivity and decent work

The findings presented in this report make it clear that heat stress in the world of work must be tackled, above all, by promoting occupational safety and health, social dialogue and structural transformation in agriculture, and by encouraging the development of responsible and sustainable, or “green”, businesses.