Rising temperatures this summer have led to preventable on-the-job heat illnesses and deaths, underscoring the urgent need for action. In their new op-ed in Fast Company, National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health members Sen. Bill Frist and Dr. Vanessa Kerry lay out a compelling case for why heat protections are a win for employees and the bottom line.

We’re proud of our commission members, who use their platforms to drive progress for worker protections in the face of our changing climate.

Proactively safeguarding workers with measures like acclimatization, cool water, rest breaks, and heat stress management plans can reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, and lower health care costs. 

Read the full op-ed to learn how these small changes yield big returns for health and business.

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