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Employers and businesses

What heat does to work and pay, and what protects people and the business.

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  1. 1

    What does heat do to a working week?

    Follow one worker’s money and protection through a heatwave.

    Then: See who is most exposed at work

  2. 2

    What protects people at work?

    Water, shade, rest and cooler hours, with what each depends on.

    Read first: Outdoor and hot workplaces

    Then: See Singapore’s rules for outdoor work

  3. 3

    What could we build?

    Cooling for workplaces and rest points, with what keeps it working.

    Read first: Work

    Then: Compare solutions

  4. 4

    Who offers it?

    Businesses offering protection, with what to ask before buying.

    Then: Ask the right questions first

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    How could you take part?

    Share what has worked at your sites. Common Shade is a collaborative: shade is something we hold up together.

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