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Sector-wise impact from heat wave
November 13 , 2024
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- The State Planning Commission (SPC) has looked at impact across the sectors including occupational impacts and has made key recommendations.
- Its report is titled ‘Beating the Heat-Tamil Nadu Heat Mitigation Strategy’.
- The report has flagged the issue of populations in adverse working conditions like the outdoor workers, informal workers, gig workers, workers exposed to mechanical/indoor heat.
- The report also dealt with challenges in animal husbandry, fisheries, forests and mangroves and made key recommendations.
- Some recommendations are
- Establishing mechanisms for monitoring heat stress levels in the workplace through heat stress indices, wearable sensors, or weather monitoring systems
- Developing emergency response plans for heat-related incidents, including protocols for first aid, accessing medical care, and evacuating workers.
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