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Spare a thought for outdoor workers as temperatures rise
Heat stress is a growing problem as the earth warms. Should legislation to keep vulnerable workers safe be considered?
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Delivery riders do not have the option of pacing themselves, as they are paid based on the number of deliveries.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Faizal Yahya
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Temperatures are soaring around the globe. Thus far, 2023 has been the second-hottest year on record behind 2016, and the heat could rise further.
Vietnam recorded its hottest temperature of 44.1 deg C With the El Nino weather pattern,
