In Japan, employers are fined for heat at the workplace.

Japanese companies that do not ensure adequate safety during heat may face large fines from the Ministry of Health. Last year, 30 people died from heat, and more than a thousand were affected, especially in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Some large companies are already taking measures in this direction. For example, Shimizu Corp. adjusts work schedules based on the temperature index and monitors employees' temperatures using sensors. Yamato Transport plans to equip 75,000 employees with vests with fans to reduce heat-related risks.

Last year, the mortality rate from heatstroke in Japan increased sixfold compared to 1995. In connection with this, the authorities are taking urgent measures to protect the population. New rules have also been introduced in France aimed at ensuring worker safety from excessive heat.

Safety measures during heat are becoming increasingly relevant in the context of climate change and rising temperatures. Japanese companies are taking steps to protect workers, demonstrating their responsibility for the well-being and health of employees. Authorities in the country are taking measures to prevent mortality from heatstroke, which is an important step for preserving citizens' lives.