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Juan Carlos Rodriguez
Coverage of Juan Carlos Rodriguez in the Nexus archive.
- Wristbands with sensors and early starts: How Spain keeps working when the heat hits
Spain is implementing heat-monitoring wristbands and adjusted work hours to protect outdoor workers from extreme summer temperatures. Barcelona town hall distributed 1,400 wristbands to monitor body temperature, while workers in Madrid and other regions start earlier and end earlier to avoid midday heat. Protocols include hydration breaks, wearing protective gear, and mandatory cooling periods for high-risk tasks.