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Hong Kong heat alert system faces review amid record temperatures

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Following record-breaking heat in Hong Kong, a labor union and a meteorologist are calling for a review of the heat stress alert system. The current amber alert level was maintained despite temperatures reaching 36.9 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1884. Union representatives argue that the criteria for higher alerts are too rigid, and they also propose recognizing heatstroke as a work-related injury to ensure compensation for affected workers. AI

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Hong Kong heat alert system faces review amid record temperatures

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung,Leopold Chen ·

    Calls for system review after lowest alert in force during record-breaking heat

    Hong Kong authorities are under pressure to review the warning system for heat stress at work after the lowest-level alert remained in force on Sunday, despite the city sweltering through its hottest day on record. Labour unionists, joined by a leading meteorologist, also propose…

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