A heatwave in Europe has resulted in workplace fatalities in Spain and France, prompting the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) to raise concerns about heat-related deaths, which have increased by 42% since the turn of the century. The ETUC advocates for protective measures for workers, including risk assessments and the right to medical examinations and absence from work due to extreme heat. Symptoms of heat stress include dizziness and headaches, which can escalate to severe health issues. Different EU countries have varying maximum working temperature regulations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)