After the European Frequency High temperature work accident, the European Union Alliance calls for setting the highest work temperature

Overseas Network, July 26th. On the 25th local time, the European Union Alliance (CES) called on the European Commission to legislate to set up a "maximum work temperature".

According to Agence France -Presse, the European Union Alliance stated in a statement that last week, Spain reported that two staff members died of heat stroke. In France, 12 people died of high -temperature -related work accidents in 2020.

According to data from European improvement of life and working conditions (EUROFOUND), at least a quarter of the EU staff is exposed to high temperature environments. In the agricultural and industrial field, 36%is reached, and in the construction industry, in the construction industry It rose to 38%. However, only a few countries set the legislation of protecting employees during the heat waves, and the "difference" between countries was "very different."

According to the World Health Organization, the best working temperature should be between 16 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius. If more than 30 degrees Celsius, the risk of accident will increase by 5%to 7%. Essence Claus Michael Star, deputy secretary-general of the European Union Alliance, warned that "Staff stands at the front of the climate crisis every day, they need to be fully protected. Develop laws on the highest work temperature. "

The heat waves that have swept Western Europe since mid -July, have killed at least 500 people in Spain, and France, Britain, Denmark, etc. have also broke the maximum temperature records. According to scientists, the increase in heat waves is the direct consequence of global warming. (Overseas Network-Paris-Lu Jia)

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