Adapting to the Heat – BWI Report
THEME: Occupational Health and Safety
TITLE: Adapting to the Heat: Existing Global Responses for Workers’ Protection in Construction, Building Materials, Wood and Forestry Industries
PUBLISHED BY: Building and Woodworkers International (BWI)
WHO IS THIS FOR: This report comes at a time when the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a daily workplace reality for millions of workers. It documents successful initiatives from every region, sourced from hundreds of examples of collective bargaining agreements, legislative reforms, workplace protocols, compensation schemes, and practical initiatives from around the world. It demonstrates that effective heat protection can be secured through social dialogue, collective bargaining, and strong public regulation.
The report, which serves as a practical global resource for affiliates and policymakers, concludes with strategic recommendations urging governments, employers, and trade unions to strengthen occupational safety and health systems to meet the realities of a warming planet. Trade union leaders, study circles coordinators and grassroots teachers will also find this publication useful.
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