Blog > July 4, 2025

Heatwaves Cause a 17% Spike in Workplace Accidents: INSST Raises the Alarm

During heatwaves, workplace risks intensify. According to a recent alert from the Spanish National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST), workplace accidents increase by 17% during extreme heat episodes. This figure is more than just a statistic—it’s a critical warning for all companies, especially those with outdoor operations or heat-intensive environments. Read more on the Sabentis blog.

Why Does Heat Increase Workplace Accidents?

When temperatures rise, so does the risk. Prolonged exposure to heat leads to dehydration, fatigue, reduced concentration, and a higher likelihood of human error—a dangerous mix for workplace safety.

The most affected sectors include construction, agriculture, and industry, but even poorly ventilated office environments can become hazardous if preventive measures are not in place. This compounds the risks behind construction workplace accidents and the impact of climate change on OHS.

INSST Recommendations

INSST urges companies to implement specific heat-related safety protocols. Key recommendations include:

💧 Ensuring constant access to drinking water.
⛱️ Adjusting work schedules to avoid peak heat hours.
🧢 Providing appropriate and lightweight PPE.
📚 Training employees to recognize heat stress symptoms and take quick action.

Read the full INSST alert here:
insst.es – Workplace accidents rise 17% during heatwaves

For over 20 years, Sabentis has been developing advanced technology to improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management. Our platform includes specialized modules to predict, manage, and respond to heat-related risks. This technology is part of the Sabentis occupational risk prevention software.

✅ With Sabentis, you can:

Create custom action plans for heatwaves, assigning responsible roles by worksite.
Monitor hydration breaks and temperature exposure in real time with our Occupational Health module.
Deliver training through our e-learning system, tailored to your industry.
Automate alerts based on heat thresholds and real-time data.

All information is centralized in one dashboard, enabling fast, informed, and effective decisions. This is visualised through a smart risk map with business intelligence.

Extreme heat is becoming a frequent occupational hazard. Businesses must act before accidents happen. Now more than ever, it’s essential to train, equip, and protect your workforce with the right tools.

At Sabentis, we’re committed to helping companies create safe, sustainable, and climate-adapted workplaces. Prevention isn’t optional—it’s a responsibility.

🛡️ Protect your team. Digitalize your OHS strategy. Grow with Sabentis.

👉 Request a free demo and see how Sabentis can help reduce heat-related incidents this summer:
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