Effective immediately, outdoor workers must take a minimum 10-minute rest break in the shade every hour when temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower announced on Tuesday immediate measures for the welfare of outdoor workers in the face of rising temperatures to reduce the risk of heat stress. Effective immediately, outdoor workers facing temperatures of at least 32 degrees Celsius will be mandated to take a minimum 10-minute rest break in the shade every hour.
New employees must gradually acclimatize to outdoor work, and all outdoor workers must hydrate at least hourly, taking regular rest breaks in shaded areas to dissipate accumulated body heat. One notable measure requires employers to monitor the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature hourly during outdoor work, particularly during the hottest parts of the day.
Workplaces are also encouraged to implement a buddy system for early recognition of heat injury symptoms and prompt interventions.
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