The heat is on. Time to prepare and protect workers

With rising temperatures, maintaining a safe and productive workplace requires collective efforts to foster a culture of heat resilience.

Rising ambient temperatures brought about by climate change will undeniably affect our workforce. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Asia is grappling with sweltering temperatures and extreme heat events.

Singapore is no exception. Our nation experienced its fourth hottest year in 2023, and 2024 is set to be even warmer, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore.

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