Post by account_disabled on Feb 20, 2024 20:48:27 GMT 9.5
These days we are experiencing the highest temperatures recorded in the month of May and, according to forecasts, in a large number of municipalities in the Autonomous Community of Madrid, temperatures are going to reach or be close to 40 degrees Celsius. . Recommendations are known that from different instances recommend to the population a series of guidelines to take into account to preserve health and avoid the harmful effects of these high temperatures. In the study “ New preventive needs in the face of the climate challenge ” carried out by UGT Madrid, the incidence of high temperatures and the effects in the workplace are analyzed and it is considered that it is necessary to identify the occupational risks of sudden changes in temperatures and include them. in preventive actions in companies and work centers.
From the Occupational Health Secretariat of UGT Madrid we are especially concerned about the conditions in which a large number of people, groups and groups have to carry out their jobs who, in the development of their jobs, are subject to risk factors derived from the high temperatures and that affect and can affect, sometimes seriously, the health of workers. It is Australia Phone Number considered that from 25ºC onwards, labor productivity begins to decrease. It is considered that from 25ºC onwards, labor productivity begins to decrease, both for people who carry out their work outdoors and for those who carry out their work inside buildings and facilities. Direct exposure to excessive heat brings the dreaded heat stroke, or other damage that is less often associated with extreme heat, such as complications of chronic diseases such as COPD, coronary heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. They can also cause an increase in lack of concentration, slips, complications with the use of certain equipment, etc. Heat can also aggravate previous pathologies such as heart disease or high blood pressure and pregnant workers are exposed to risks associated with exposure to high temperatures.
In addition, high temperatures are also reflected in a worsening of atmospheric pollution , with an increase in nitrogen oxides and particles or ozone, which can cause acute respiratory pathologies, such as irritation of the respiratory tract, and chronic diseases such as cancer or diseases. cardiovascular. Another effect is the increase in ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin damage, allergies, skin cancer, etc. and eye damage such as conjunctivitis or macular degeneration. In addition, it can have effects on mental health , causing anxiety, fatigue, depression and even suicidal tendencies. For all these reasons, at UGT Madrid we are promoting informative and preventive work aimed at workers, companies and work centers so that these episodes of extreme heat are taken into account. And especially among special risk groups, who carry out their work abroad, such as, among others, those dedicated to construction, street cleaning and waste collection personnel, gardening, police forces and security, transportation, ryders and postal and merchandise delivery, farmers, tourism sector, forestry agents and emergency services, among others. Point out that it is necessary to implement organizational measures to prevent prolonged exposure to heat, avoid as much as possible working outdoors during the hours of highest temperatures and offer specific protection measures.
From the Occupational Health Secretariat of UGT Madrid we are especially concerned about the conditions in which a large number of people, groups and groups have to carry out their jobs who, in the development of their jobs, are subject to risk factors derived from the high temperatures and that affect and can affect, sometimes seriously, the health of workers. It is Australia Phone Number considered that from 25ºC onwards, labor productivity begins to decrease. It is considered that from 25ºC onwards, labor productivity begins to decrease, both for people who carry out their work outdoors and for those who carry out their work inside buildings and facilities. Direct exposure to excessive heat brings the dreaded heat stroke, or other damage that is less often associated with extreme heat, such as complications of chronic diseases such as COPD, coronary heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. They can also cause an increase in lack of concentration, slips, complications with the use of certain equipment, etc. Heat can also aggravate previous pathologies such as heart disease or high blood pressure and pregnant workers are exposed to risks associated with exposure to high temperatures.
In addition, high temperatures are also reflected in a worsening of atmospheric pollution , with an increase in nitrogen oxides and particles or ozone, which can cause acute respiratory pathologies, such as irritation of the respiratory tract, and chronic diseases such as cancer or diseases. cardiovascular. Another effect is the increase in ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin damage, allergies, skin cancer, etc. and eye damage such as conjunctivitis or macular degeneration. In addition, it can have effects on mental health , causing anxiety, fatigue, depression and even suicidal tendencies. For all these reasons, at UGT Madrid we are promoting informative and preventive work aimed at workers, companies and work centers so that these episodes of extreme heat are taken into account. And especially among special risk groups, who carry out their work abroad, such as, among others, those dedicated to construction, street cleaning and waste collection personnel, gardening, police forces and security, transportation, ryders and postal and merchandise delivery, farmers, tourism sector, forestry agents and emergency services, among others. Point out that it is necessary to implement organizational measures to prevent prolonged exposure to heat, avoid as much as possible working outdoors during the hours of highest temperatures and offer specific protection measures.