Cool drinking water, ice packs, suitable clothing: MOM to enhance heat protection for workers from Dec 1

Employers will have three months to implement measures to combat heat stress before they become mandatory from December, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash announced on Friday (Aug 28).MOS Dinesh, who is also Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, emphasised the significance of heat stress when considering workplace safety and health, especially for...