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Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds

Extreme heat is causing more injuries among workers.J. Scott Applewhite/APExtreme heat is making work more dangerous, and safeguards can't keep up, a labor report found.The International Labour Organization found the Americas had a surge in heat-related work injuries.It comes as excessive heat is having a detrimental impact on the global economy and workforce.Extreme heat isn't just making it harder to enjoy summer vacation.

 

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