HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT

Описание: 1. HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT
Heat stress results from high temperatures, while heat strain refers to the body's response to such stresses, affecting productivity and overall business performance.

2. Agenda
1-Welcome and Opening Remarks by ILO, BFC Representative, MLVT (DOSH), Avery Dennison Supplier Standard.
2. Workplace Heat and Worker Health: Heat Impact Findings.
3. Session: Challenges and Opportunities for Cambodia’s Garment Sector.
4. Experiences from Other Garment-Producing Countries.
5. Group Discussion: What Needs to Be Done?
6. Closing and Way Forward.
3. Welcome and Opening Remarks by ILO
Heat Stress:
• Identify the sources of heat that are affecting your organization.
• Heat is a concern for worker health; worker illness impacts daily work and leads to decreased productivity.
• Poor heat conditions can make workers uncomfortable, reducing focus on tasks and, consequently, productivity.
• This can adversely affect business planning.
Regulation:
• Integrate legal requirements and apply them within your organization.
• Commit to improvements to reduce heat in the workplace.
4. Welcome and Opening Remarks by ILO (MOL, TAFTAC)
Climate Change:
• Global climate change affects organizations, enterprises, and industries.
• High temperatures contribute to heat stress in the workplace, causing worker illnesses and decreased productivity, which can lead to financial burdens for treatment as recorded with NSSF.
OSH Regulation:
• The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has established OSH regulations that apply to all enterprises starting in 2023.
• A review is planned for 2027.
• We have conducted inspections in various factories to ensure safety and health.
• A roadmap for OSH has been established to mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Company contributions to social media awareness and access to fresh, portable drinking water are vital.
Business Challenges:
• Heat stress poses challenges for investors in Cambodia.
• We are committed to improvements through a trinity strategy from the government.
• We encourage factory owners to create a cooler environment for workers to increase productivity and business profits.
5. Workplace Heat and Worker Health: Heat Impact Findings:
Worker Rights:
• Workers should have the freedom to join unions.
• It is essential to raise awareness about heat stress and its impact on worker health.
• Collaboration among government, employers, and employees is crucial for promoting safety and health.
Legal Requirements:
• Understanding legal requirements is important for conducting effective risk assessments.
Measures to reduce heat in the workplace include:
• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Administrative adjustments
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)