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Outdoor workers in British Columbia are sounding the alarm—current heat safety rules leave too much room for guesswork, putting lives at risk. With no clear temperature threshold, employers decide when conditions become dangerous, often leaving workers vulnerable to exhaustion and burnout. Unions like the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers are pushing for enforceable standards and even developed apps to measure heat risk—but ultimate responsibility still rests with employers. WorkSafeBC defends its flexible approach, citing worker rights to refuse unsafe work, yet workers say they’re trapped in a cycle of labor and fatigue. The urgent call? Clear, actionable guidelines that protect them from the scorching sun.

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