According to the Daily Mail, Australia's latest weather is extremely hot, and authorities encourages workers to take a rest this week.
New York, South Australia, Kunzhou and the North Territory all experienced extreme heat last week. Although the temperature will cool over the weekend, it will soon rise again, with temperatures expected to peak at 46 degrees.
The extreme heat is expected to continue until Saturday's National Day, and authorities said workers have the right to stop work if the temperature reaches 35 degrees, and bosses cannot stop them from taking a break.
The National CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Marine, Mining and Energy Union) advised that more than 100, 000 of its members should avoid working in dangerous heat and employers should employ a sufficient number of workers to rotate in hot weather. "
Employers also need to provide convenient, cool drinking water to workers and, where possible, reduce physical activity.
According to CFMEU's guidelines, employers should provide rest time according to individual needs and should not discourage people from taking a rest. This is a mandatory work break.
A high-temperature work guide from OHS suggests that employers "should prevent the workplace from becoming uncomfortable." Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004), employers are obliged to provide a healthy and safe workplace.
For most people, 35 to 40 degrees Celsius is considered a high temperature limit.