TNPSC Thervupettagam

Sector-wise impact from heat wave

November 13 , 2024 15 days 117 0
  • 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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