Outdoor work halted at midday as heat warning stays orange

A mandatory stoppage of all heavy and moderate outdoor work, as well as product transport and delivery work carried out using motorcycles and personal mobility devices, has been announced for today by the Department of Labour Inspection, due to extreme temperatures and the orange warning issued by the Department of Meteorology.

According to the Department’s announcement, the work stoppage applies from 12:00 to 16:00, for as long as the orange warning remains in effect, and covers inland areas...