Being Future Ready - ABG's Heat Stress Management Programme
As the world faced record-breaking temperatures in 2023, the urgent reality of workplace heat stress became impossible to ignore. Anticipating another relentless heat wave, we took decisive action with the launch of our comprehensive heat stress management programme. This proactive initiative is designed not just to protect our employees' health, but to maintain operational resilience amid escalating climate challenges.
Our Proactive Three-step Approach
1. Qualitative Assessment
Evaluated 1,732 activities in place of processes/workplaces across 56 ABG sites for heat stress factors like sun exposure and task complexity.
2. Quantitative Assessment
Used Thermal Work Limit (TWL) equipment to categorise heat stress levels and guide interventions at 10 ABG sites including 4 Hindalco, 4 Cement, 1 Chemical and 1 Pulp & Fiber.
3. Physiological Monitoring
Monitored employees working at high-risk workplaces for heat stress to identify high-risk workforce who may develop severe heat stress illness.
Impact at a Glance
Raised awareness and understanding amongst stakeholders.
Improved working conditions, reduction in risk of developing heat stress and increased performance of the workforce.
Tested the Proof of Concept (POC) and are developing a basis for a structured approach to deal with heat stress in the coming years.