Carolyn Duffy

Is your organization prepared to manage extreme heat risks across your worksites and supply chain? As temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat is no longer a seasonal inconvenience — it is a serious workplace safety risk requiring clear planning, defined procedures, and consistent oversight.

When workers lack confidence that their concerns will be addressed fairly, staying silent can seem safer than speaking up. For this reason, a low number of reported grievances does not necessarily indicate a safe or compliant workplace. In some cases, it may reflect reluctance to use the reporting system rather than an absence of problems.