The current state of the atmosphere. Paraphrase: Atmospheric conditions at present. - Workers experiencing heatwaves struggle with the urge for a nap.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, climate change impacts the lives of a large number of workers. Data from a survey conducted by health insurance provider DAK-Gesundheit reveals that 21% of employees feel they're significantly affected by heat waves while on the job. This translates to roughly 160,000 individuals in the workforce, as per the survey's findings. The survey, titled "Health Risk Heat. Workplace and Climate Change," was carried out for DAK-Gesundheit's Health Report 2024.
DAK-Gesundheit's State Manager, Sabine Hansen, notes that "heat is the biggest health issue caused by climate change - even for employees." In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, past research shows that over two-thirds of employees in the region have encountered performance limitations due to high temperatures, and one in five has experienced heat-related health issues.
Hansen also notified that 27% of respondents believe their work environment will deteriorate because of recurrent heat periods. To address this challenge, DAK-Gesundheit supports the development of local heat action plans.
The study shows that almost two-thirds of respondents have access to measures that can help them cope with the heat, such as drinking water or darkening their workspaces. However, alternatives, like taking a mid-day break during the hottest hours, are still uncommon in the area. Roughly 36% of employees would consider this option.
The IGES Institute, through analyzing data from 65,000 DAK-insured people in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, compiled the report. Among them, over 200 employees from ages 18 to 65 were surveyed between August 22 and September 8, 2023. DAK-Gesundheit insures approximately 160,000 individuals in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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