Hong Kong's Labour Department is considering adjusting its Heat Stress at Work Warning System to better reflect extreme heat conditions. The current system has faced criticism for not escalating warnings during record-breaking temperatures, as it prioritizes humidity and mugginess over direct solar radiation and high temperatures. Officials are reviewing the thresholds to improve the system's sensitivity to periods of intense heat and solar radiation. AI
RANK_REASON Policy change regarding public safety warnings in response to criticism and extreme weather events. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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