In Part 2 of this episode on weather-related workplace risks, let’s take a closer look at heat stress and why early action matters.

Hear from Ms Jaime Lim, Director, Major Hazards Department and OSH Specialist Department, Occupational Safety and Health Division, Ministry of Manpower; Dr Jason Lee Kai Wei, Director, Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore; and Mr Lee Sai Yin, Deputy General Manager, VICO Construction Pte Ltd, as they discuss early warning signs, worker education, peer intervention and practical ways to manage heat risks at work.

The conversation looks at how heat can affect workers’ health, concentration, productivity and safety, why rest breaks and hydration matter, and how employers can create a supportive environment where workers feel e ...