This was stated by Mihai Uja, Deputy General Inspector of the Labor Inspectorate, according to g4media.ro.
“The heat does not exempt employers from their legal obligations. Labor inspectors will verify compliance with protective measures, and if violations are detected, they will apply the sanctions provided for by law,” the publication quotes the official as saying.
Under Romanian law, when temperatures exceed 37 degrees or the heat index exceeds 80, employers are required to take measures to protect workers. They must provide a sufficient supply of mineral water—2–4 liters per person per shift—ensure ventilation in the workplace, alternate work periods with breaks in shaded areas, reduce the intensity of physical activity, and provide personal protective equipment.
According to the National Meteorological Service, nearly the entire country will be under a “red alert” in the coming days due to the heat and extreme thermal discomfort. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius.
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