Nepal Government Establishes Maximum Heat Stress Standards for Workplaces
Summary
The Nepal government has established maximum heat stress standards for workplaces based on workload categories, aiming to protect worker health and safety.
Key Points
- Nepal government implemented Maximum Heat Level Standard for Workplaces, 2082, through the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.
- The standard sets maximum allowable temperatures based on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) for different workload categories.
- Employers are required to measure workplace temperature at specified heights and implement control measures if temperatures exceed limits.
- Labour and Employment Offices nationwide have been instructed to enforce the standard, which will be reviewed every three years.
