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This paper has two broad objectives. First, it aims to review the scale and nature of the humanitarian challenge posed by extreme heat, both now and under future climate change scenarios. This...
This Collection contains practical guidelines from various organisations and countries on heat stress and heat stress management, to aid in coping with heat and heat waves
1 legislations 2 governmental guidelines 3 governmental services 4 NGO and civil activities
After describing the effects of heat on health, this guidance documents presents principles regarding the development of health-related heat action plans. The annex contains recommendations for...
Heat Wave Distribution Map
This document presents the spatial distribution of heat wave hazard for the WHO e-atlas of disaster risk, volume 1: exposure to natural hazards, Version
2.0.
India experienced severe heat wave across its different states with record temperature rise in the month of April. These prolonged and frequent heatwaves affected major parts of the country during...
At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat illnesses can occur and may result in death. It...
This guide provides practical guidance on how to manage the risks associated with working in heat and information on what to do if a worker begins to suffer from a heat-related illness. The guide...
A compilation of specific measures to be taken along with some background information. It is structured along eight core elements: lead body and interdisciplinary cooperation, use of heat alert...