The effects of extreme weather conditions on workers' health and safety
Skiotyté, Goda ; Gineikytė-Kanclerė, Vaida ; Dovgalyuk, Olesya ; Teplyshova, Alyona
European Parliamentary Research Service, Brussels
European Union - Brussels
2025
283 p.
occupational safety and health ; work during bad weather ; economic impact ; EU policy ; national level ; climate change ; extreme temperatures
Study
November 2025
Occupational safety and health
English
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"This study analyses the impacts of extreme weather events (heatwaves, floods, storms, droughts and cold spells) on occupational health and safety (OSH) across the European Union. It explores regional and sectoral vulnerabilities, examines effects on different worker groups, and elaborates on potential economic costs. The study reviews EU and national policy frameworks, identifies implementation gaps, and offers evidence-based recommendations to strengthen OSH systems in a changing climate. This document was prepared at the request of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)."
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ISBN (PDF) : 978-92-848-3145-6
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