Baltimore Heat Wave and Worker Safety | Baltimore News

Baltimore’s scorching heat is pushing workers to their limits — and unions are stepping in to keep them safe. Firefighters are rotating crews more often, responding to a spike in heat-related emergencies, while port workers battle relentless sun and humidity with cooling vests, extra water, and shortened shifts. City officials have mandated hourly breaks and stocked vehicles with hydration after a tragic heat-related death two years ago. With heat-related deaths already climbing this year, experts urge everyone to stay cool, hydrate, and seek help immediately if symptoms like disorientation or heavy sweating appear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31fecc99ebb791a4