A new report by the UN’s International Labour Organisation (ILO) finds climate change is harming the health and safety of workers worldwide.

• Over 2.4 billion workers are exposed to climate-related health hazards.
• Heat stress is a major concern, with over 70% of workers likely to experience it. This leads to almost 19,000 deaths and millions of injuries and chronic illnesses each year.
• Agricultural workers and heavy laborers are most at risk from heat stress and other hazards like UV radiation.
• Poorly ventilated workplaces can also be dangerous for worker health.
• The report finds links between climate change and various health problems in workers, including skin cancer.

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