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Shanghai Issues Public Warning: Adjust/Suspend Those Work in Extreme Heat
This summer, Shanghai has already issued 15 high-temperature alerts, and the heat is showing no signs of letting up. Forecasters predict that the subtropical high will regain control over the city next week, bringing back scorching sunshine and soaring temperatures — with highs expected to reach 35°C and above again.
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High Temperatures Bring High Risks
Summer is a peak season for workplace safety incidents, particularly those caused by high temperatures. According to the Ministry of Emergency Management, the months of July, August, and September account for over 30% of annual workplace accidents, with heat-related causes being a major factor.
In light of this, the Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions has issued a "Public Reminder on Labor Law Supervision During High Temperatures":
Key Measures Required:
1. Adjust or Suspend Outdoor Work
Employers must comply with city regulations on heatstroke prevention and workplace safety:
If daily highs reach 37°C–40°C, outdoor work should not exceed 6 hours, with no outdoor tasks allowed during the hottest 3-hour window of the day.
If temperatures exceed 40°C, all outdoor work must be suspended.
Special protections apply: minors and pregnant women must not be assigned outdoor work when the temperature exceeds 35°C or indoor jobs in conditions over 33°C.
2. Mandatory High-Temperature Allowance
Per the latest notice by Shanghai's Human Resources and Social Security Bureau:
Workers in outdoor jobs or in indoor conditions above 33°C must be paid a monthly summer heat allowance of RMB 300.
The allowance is valid from June 1 to September 30.
This proactive step reinforces Shanghai's commitment to worker safety and serves as a reminder: no job is worth risking your health in extreme heat.
Source: 上观新闻
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