• SnekyLemming@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I work in an industry working with other industrial businesses and we’ve seen so many of their employees get heat related injuries this summer. It’s very hard to get companies to view people as humans and not as a disposable asset.

    A lot of times these companies won’t increase protections for workers without the government stepping in with laws and regulations.

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      1 year ago

      I work in an open air factory on Long island. It’s gets over 90°F inside and whatever humidity it is outside is what we have here.

      I’ve looked into the laws for factories in NY and the legislation is purposely vague… “all factories are to maintain proper humidity and temperature.” They then never define what proper temp and humidity is… My representatives don’t respond when asked about it.

      I’m so happy it’s nice this week so far, last week was brutal…