Thirteen Italian regions have imposed bans on outdoor working during the hottest parts of the day amid an ongoing heatwave across Europe. Extreme temperatures have been recorded in Spain and Portugal, while regions in Italy like Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna announced halts on open-air work between 12.30pm and 4pm. The unions emphasized the need for worker safety given the worsening climate conditions. Other measures include halting outdoor activities on construction sites, quarries, and farms to protect workers from the extreme temperatures.
Thirteen Italian regions have banned outdoor working during the hottest parts of the day; June temperature records have been smashed in Spain and Portugal.
Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna announced halting open-air work between 12.30pm and 4pm, joining eleven other Italian regions in imposing similar bans.
The CGIL Bologna and Fillea CGIL unions stated the climate emergency worsens conditions for outdoor workers, emphasizing the need for safety.
Measures include a halt on outdoor activities on construction sites, quarries, and farms during specified hours to protect workers from extreme heat.
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