THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to ensure the safety and health of their workers amid the dangerous heat indices being recorded across the country.
“Ang pinakamataas na temperatura ay naitala na 43-45 degrees Celsius ng PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) sa ilang rehiyon ay nagbabadya ng matinding banta sa kalusugan, hindi lamang sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan, kundi lalo pa sa mga manggagawa na nakabilad sa init ng araw sa oras ng kani-kanilang trabaho,” DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said in a statement.
Thus, Laguesma renewed the agency’s call for employers and business owners to adhere to the Labor Advisory 8-2023, outlining safety practices in sweltering heat cases.
The recommendations include using temperature-appropriate uniforms and personal protective equipment, adjusting rest breaks or work locations, providing free and adequate drinking water, adopting flexible work arrangements, and ensuring that the workplace is properly ventilated. (GP)
DOLE to employers: Apply measures to protect workers vs heat
