(ANSA) - BARI, 21 JUN - In view of the third wave of heat expected in Puglia in the coming days, with peaks up to 43 degrees, the president of the Puglia Region, Michele Emiliano, today issued an ordinance no.
258 concerning "Work in the agricultural sector in conditions of prolonged exposure to the sun - contingent and urgent ordinance for reasons of hygiene and public health".
The ordinance prohibits working in conditions of prolonged exposure to the sun, from 12:30 to 16 with immediate effect and until 31 August next on the regional inter-territory in the areas or zones affected by the carrying out of work in the agricultural sector, limited to only days on risk is referred to as "high".
"The trade union measures limited to the territorial area of reference remain unaffected. Failure to comply with the obligations referred to in this ordinance will result in the sanctioning consequences as per the law (Article 650 of the Italian Criminal Code if the fact no longer constitutes a criminal offense)".
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