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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dorany Pineda and Kendria Lafleur

MYSTERIOUS: How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat - You Need To See This

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At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist.

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