{"id":101907,"date":"2025-08-05T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/?p=101907"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:26:54","slug":"heat-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/eng\/blog\/blog-gestion-de-recursos-humanos\/trabajo-calor\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor work and heat waves: how to apply regulations in the event of orange and red alerts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Outdoor work and heat waves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

High temperatures during the summer months are a common part of the climate in many regions of Spain. However, in recent years, the intensity and duration of hot spells have led to a greater attention to its effects on health and safety at work<\/strong>, especially in activities that take place outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, heat has been an undervalued factor in occupational risk assessments, but today there is a growing awareness of the need for adequately protect workers exposed to extreme temperatures<\/strong>Labor legislation has evolved along these lines, incorporating specific obligations for companies and recognizing specific rights for workers in situations of high thermal risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article provides a detailed overview of the current regulations applicable to outdoor work during episodes of intense heat, especially in scenarios of orange or red alert<\/strong>, as well as the business responsibilities<\/strong>, the labor rights<\/strong> and the good practices<\/strong> which can contribute to preserving the health and integrity of workers during the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dangers of heat waves at work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put this into context, according to data from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), Spain recorded one of the hottest summers in history in 2023, with up to three heat waves<\/strong> which reached temperatures exceeding 44\u00b0C in some areas. Climate projections indicate that these events will become increasingly frequent, prolonged, and intense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This phenomenon has direct consequences on the occupational health<\/strong>The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INSST) warns about the increase in occupational illnesses resulting from heat exposure, such as heat exhaustion, dehydration, exhaustion, loss of concentration, workplace accidents, and even deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Normative\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who is at risk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heat exposure affects everyone, but it does not affect all workers equally, as there are personal and\/or functional factors that make the following profiles more vulnerable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n