Labor unions in Hong Kong are advocating for mandatory heatstroke prevention equipment for outdoor workers, citing unprecedented high temperatures. They are also pushing for heatstroke to be recognized as a statutory occupational disease to simplify compensation claims for affected workers. The Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union highlighted the cost of essential equipment like fan-cooled jackets, which many workers cannot afford, and urged employers to provide them similarly to safety helmets. AI
RANK_REASON Policy advocacy by labor unions regarding worker safety in extreme weather conditions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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