Extreme heat increases workplace fatalities - These deaths have increased by 43% in Europe since 2000
High temperatures have caused a 42% increase in workplace deaths in the EU since 2000. Labor organizations are calling for protective measures to protect employees from the risks of extreme heat.
The heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed its first workplace casualties. Spain and France have each reported one death linked to extreme temperatures. Similar tragedies have occurred in previous summers in both countries, as well as in Italy and Greece. According to the International Labour Organization, the number of workplace deaths due to heat has increased by 42% within the European Union since the start of the 21st century.
According to studies, when temperatures exceed 30 °C, the risk of accidents at work increases by 5 to 7%, while when they exceed 38 °C, this risk increases by 10 to 15%. The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for protective measures at European level to assess not only temperature, but also factors such as humidity, shade, ventilation and exposure to the sun. The Confederation is also calling for the right to medical examinations, periodic checks and inspections, as well as the right to be absent from work without disciplinary measures, in the event of a risk of extreme heat.
In the European Union, 23% of workers are exposed to high temperatures for at least a quarter of their working time; this figure rises to 36% in the agriculture and industry sectors, and to 38% in the manufacturing sector.
Early symptoms of heat stress include dizziness, headaches, and muscle cramps, which can lead to vomiting, unconsciousness, and even death if proper precautions are not taken. High temperatures also exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
The organization is calling for maximum working temperatures to be set for different sectors, and some member states such as Belgium, Spain and Hungary have already taken this measure. For example, in Belgium, the maximum temperature is 29 °C for light physical work, 26 °C for medium physical work, decreasing to 22 °C to 18 °C for very heavy work.
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