NHAI Implements Heatwave Safety Measures for Highway Workforce
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced comprehensive measures to protect their construction and maintenance workforce from the adverse effects of heatwave conditions. This includes staggered working hours, the provision of cooling breaks and shaded rest areas, training to handle heat-related illnesses, and emergency readiness with patrol ambulances equipped with necessary supplies. Additionally, guidelines for toll plaza operations involve optimized shift management and the availability of cooling resources to ensure worker and commuter safety during peak heat hours.
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