Skanska is turning to hydration testing technology to keep workers in warmer regions safe, and to create a healthier work culture around heat and hydration.
Environmental heat exposure at work caused an average of 38 deaths per year from 2011 to 2019, with related deaths likely underreported, officials said. Nearly 42% of worker deaths were in construction, repair or cleaning.
Engineers and architects have the responsibility to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Until building codes adapt, building professionals must seriously consider integrating passive design into their projects to ensure occupant safety during extreme weather events.
