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Hong Kong's heatwave warning system fails frontline workers

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Hong Kong's current framework for addressing high heat on work sites is insufficient, particularly for frontline workers and site managers. Recent heatwaves have highlighted the inadequacy of the Heat Stress at Work Warning system, with critics arguing that the Hong Kong Heat Index does not accurately reflect conditions for outdoor workers. The debate over using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) instead underscores a disconnect between contractual obligations and operational realities, leaving site managers in a difficult position when official warnings do not align with perceived risks. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Letters ·

    Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites

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