Wellbeing or Fitness to Be Improved - In Lower Saxony, high temperatures have caused significant strain on workers.
"Heatwaves are presenting a significant issue in the workplace, affecting well-being, health, and productivity of employees, warns Dirk Vennekold, head of DAK-Gesundheit, in a recent press statement. Lower Saxony is currently experiencing a slight decrease in the number of strongly heat-stressed workers, standing at 22%," he added. Climate change's most significant health threat is heat, and that includes employees, Vennekold emphasized. He urged for increased awareness and education on climate and heat protection.
Young professionals between 18 and 34 years old and people with pre-existing physical or mental health conditions were found to be the most impacted by heat in the study, as were those who spend most of their time outdoors or engage in physically demanding work.
A total of 225,000 insured employees in Lower Saxony were considered for the "Health Risk Heat. Climate Change's Impact on the Working World" report, and 1,000 workers aged between 18 and 65 in the region were interviewed.
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Dirk Vennekold, the head of DAK-Gesundheit, suggested increased awareness and education on climate and heat protection for workers in Lower Saxony, as heatwaves have greatly impacted the health and well-being of young professionals and those with pre-existing conditions in the region. The DAK Health report, titled "Health Risk Heat. Climate Change's Impact on the Working World," examined the effects of heat on 225,000 insured employees in Lower Saxony, highlighting that workers engaged in physically demanding outdoor jobs or suffering from pre-existing conditions are particularly susceptible to heat's effects. Despite the recent decrease, 22% of workers in Lower Saxony still face heat stress, emphasizing the ongoing need for preventative measures.
