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As India braces for a hot summer ahead, companies across various sectors are implementing measures to protect their workers from the scorching temperatures..
From ecommerce giants to real estate developers and oil companies, efforts include restricted work hours, flexible schedules, resting areas, access to refreshments, healthcare facilities, and breathable clothing..
As India braces itself for another scorcher of a summer with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more heatwave days than usual companies are putting in place measures to provide some relief to workers..
Measures to safeguard workers during the brutal summer months include restricted work hours, flexibility, resting areas and water stations, access to energy drinks, oral rehydration solution (ORS), medicines, access to health professionals, and breathable clothing, among others..
Awareness sessions and first aid training are being provided to employees at all project sites, a spokesperson said.. Real estate developers told ET they take extra precautions during the summer months so that workers are not exposed to intense temperatures..
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