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Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Many farmworkers lack basic protection from extreme weather, including access to shade, rest breaks and drinking water, the report notes, adding that international labour standards are often ignored, while weak enforcement leaves workers exposed to dangerous conditions

· 10/24/2026, 5:54:16 AM· 2 min read
Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report
Many farmworkers lack basic protection from extreme weather, including access to shade, rest breaks and drinking water, the report notes, adding that international labour standards are often ignored, while weak enforcement leaves workers exposed to dangerous conditions
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