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Hong Kong's heat-stress warning system under fire amid record heat

Hong Kong's heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers is facing scrutiny due to an extended period of extreme heat. The system, managed by the Labour Department and informed by the Hong Kong Observatory, aims to alert manual laborers and those in poorly ventilated environments about dangerous temperatures. Recent record-breaking heatwaves have intensified concerns about the system's adequacy. AI

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Hong Kong's heat-stress warning system under fire amid record heat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?

    Hong Kong residents have borne the brunt of extreme weather this summer, with July rainfall exceeding the monthly norm by 23 per cent, followed by hot spells in August linked to Tropical Cyclone Dolphin’s influence. As of Thursday, the maximum temperature recorded at the Hong Kon…