Almost half of the U.S. workforce — 65 million people — face weather-related health risks on the job. From extreme heat to unhealthy air quality to severe storms, climate events are threatening employee health and safety, and putting pressure on business leaders to adapt.

That's why we created a free starter guide for leaders who shape employee health and safety programs.

‍Managing Extreme Weather and Climate Risks at Work is a free resource from the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health. The guide offers a practical, four-step plan to help companies prepare for extreme climate conditions, protect their teams, and build long-term resilience.

Here's what's inside:

Step 1: Assemble Your Team
Guidance on which departments and roles you'll need at the table.

Step 2: Assess Your Risk
How to identify your specific vulnerabilities based on where your employees are, what they do, and what health challenges they face.

Step 3: Make Your Plan
Key considerations for prevention, emergency preparedness, communications, benefits, and recovery.

Step 4: Prepare Your People
Ways to train employees and equip managers before a crisis hits.

If you're an HR professionals or other leader who helps shape workforce health and safety, you can use this guide to begin building a safer workplace and a more resilient workforce — before, during, and after extreme weather.

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The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health is a group of business, health, and climate leaders who share a mission to protect workers from the health risks posed by extreme weather.

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