“Working under heat” – A practical guide for workers in Bangkok
The 2006 Thai Occupational Standard orders work interruptions and workplace adjustments in cases where the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature rises above 34°C for low intensity work, 32°C for moderate intensity work, and 30°C for very high intensity work. It mandates employers to deploy personal protective equipment, post warning notices and arrange health check-ups for employees. It does not mention self-employed workers.
These guidelines were developed by WIEGO and HomeNet Thailand and reviewed by WIEGO public health specialists and Workplace Health Without Borders. They are based on official recommendations from the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and the Mayo Clinic.
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