Anybody working in the sun and the excessive heat should take all the necessary measures to prevent health problems which might have serious consequences, the Occupational Health and Safety Authority said.

It said in a statement this morning that information about the dangers associated with this type of work, the measures to be taken as well as information on the duty holders was available in an OHSA guidance document which could be downloaded here.

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