India, May 18 -- As temperatures climb with the scorching sun overhead, being outdoors in summer is a challenging test of endurance. The risks include common symptoms like dehydration or sunburn, to severe medical emergencies like heat stroke, and other heat-related illnesses. But many people are working outdoors, across sectors, from construction, agriculture, to logistics. They are vulnerable to heat-related health conditions.

So, it becomes vital for employers to take the heat seriously and implement safety strategies.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vikram Vora, medical director at InternationalSOS, explained the importance of heat safety for outdoor workers.

He said, "As climate change accelerates at an unprecedented rate, l...