Precautions taken for worker safety as heat wave continues

While much of the country is busy combating deadly floods, the eastern region is suffering persistent heat that has prompted local governments to issue warnings about worker safety.

The municipal government of Shanghai issued a notice urging people working outdoors to take steps to avoid heatstroke, as the city and neighboring provinces have suffered extreme temperatures since last week.

Companies must adopt reasonable work schedules and shift lengths for their employees, increase breaks and reduce the intensity of labor during the hottest hours of the day to ensure workers' health, said the Shanghai notice, which was issued over the weekend.