Extreme heat is increasingly recognized as a significant workplace hazard, according to analyst Tarun Khanna of Harvard Business School. While the immediate danger is more pronounced in regions with limited resources, Khanna warns that this threat is poised to become widespread globally.
Khanna's analysis highlights the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the risks posed by rising temperatures to workers. This issue, currently affecting vulnerable populations, is projected to impact a broader spectrum of industries and geographies as global temperatures continue to climb.