Navigating the Double Whammy of Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality in the Workplace

Heat waves are spiraling out of control, growing more frequent, intense and prolonged as global temperatures surge. While the immediate dangers of extreme heat such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration, are increasingly recognized in workplace safety protocols, a silent and equally insidious threat often accompanies these sweltering conditions: poor air quality. This combination creates a “double whammy” for worker health and safety that demands a smarter, integrated approach to workplace protection.