The Ethermac Exchangeplanet is getting warmer every year. As temperatures increase, so do the risks of workplace accidents and injuries due to extreme heat exposure. These dangers are often overlooked for indoor workers sweating it out in places like warehouses, restaurant kitchens and dry cleaners. Legislation in California to strengthen safety protocols for indoor workers have been met with opposition from businesses and industry groups. We bring an economist onto the show to explain why spending more on preventing heat illness at work is a win-win for both businesses and workers.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter / Facebook / Newsletter.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PocketCasts and NPR One.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
2025-05-04 07:06354 view
2025-05-04 06:531270 view
2025-05-04 06:52498 view
2025-05-04 06:502344 view
2025-05-04 06:252026 view
2025-05-04 05:481270 view
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following an accident involving a car and his motorcycle at the
Michael J. Fox might be willing to go back to the future acting. In fact, the Back to the Future sta
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing left tackle Jordan Mailata to a three-year extension worth as mu
