The Ministry of Health has again issued a decision to limit working hours due to high temperatures.
The decision takes effect from Wednesday, August 14, and lasts until August 17.
The measures that will be implemented include:
From 14.08.2024, until 17.08.2024, working hours are limited;
1.1 During this period of extreme heat, it is recommended to change working hours to avoid working during the hottest hours of the day, from 11:00 to 16:00;
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High temperatures, the Ministry of Health issues a decision
1.2 Apply flexible working hours, which means allowing workers to start work earlier in the morning or work from home if possible;
1.3 Pregnant women to be released from work during peak heat hours 11:00 — 16:00, or work from home;
1.4 In the hours 11:00 - 16:00, work is prohibited for citizens affected by chronic diseases, or to work from home;
1.5 To stop works in the construction sector, which are exposed to the sun during the hours 11:00-16:00;
1.6 To distribute information through sources of information and brochures and other informative materials for citizens about ways of heat protection;
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Subsidy is required for businesses that are considered to be harmed by the measures of the Ministry of Health
1.7 Provide medical checks for employees who show signs of heat stress and who have been exposed to extreme heat;
1.8 Those engaged in agricultural work should plan their development in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid exposure to extreme heat.
