Over 70pc global workforce faces climate change risks: ILO

Over 70pc global workforce faces climate change risks: ILORelated hazards being linked to a cancer, kidney dysfunction, and respiratory illnessesGovernments and businesses unable to protect employeesGENEVA – More than 70 per cent of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, the International Labour Organisation said on Monday, adding governments would need to act as the numbers rise.

"As evolve and intensify, it will be necessary to re-evaluate existing legislation or create new regulations and guidance." "We do have some that already limit exposure to high temperatures and also limit exposure to air pollution, but we rarely have occupational exposure limits set for the other hazards," said Manal Azzi, ILO Senior Specialist on occupational safety and health.The share of global workers exposed to the most widespread hazard, rising temperatures, has risen by around 5 percentage points over the last two decades to 70.

Climate-related hazards are being linked to a cancer, kidney dysfunction, and respiratory illnesses, leading to deaths or debilitating chronic conditions or disabilities.

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