Malta has showcased its approach to protecting workers from the effects of climate change at an international occupational health and safety seminar held in Palermo, Italy.Addressing representatives from several countries, Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Minister Jonathan Attard presented Malta’s framework for safeguarding workers from extreme heat and severe weather, describing it as an example of good practice.Attard said Malta was among the first countries to introduce measures specifically addressing climate change from an occupational health and safety perspective, including updated legislation, heat stress guidelines, awareness campaigns, free training and workplace enforcement.The minister also highlighted measures introduced for workers in the construction sector, including requirements for drinking water, shaded rest areas and sun protection, as well as additional safeguards during periods when temperatures exceed 40°C.He also outlined new rules introduced this year allowing outdoor work, rooftop work and work on scaffolding to be suspended during severe weather warnings to protect workers’ safety.The seminar also heard that Malta is increasingly incorporating psychological well-being into its occupational health and safety framework, recognising the impact extreme weather can have on workers’ concentration and decision-making.Officials from the Occupational Health and Safety Authority said Malta’s participation reinforced the country’s reputation as a leader in adapting workplace safety measures to the challenges posed by climate change.Do you think enough is being done to protect workers during extreme heat? •