Climate Change and Environmental Risk Integration

Climate related hazards are increasingly being recognised as core occupational risks rather than external factors. Heat stress, extreme weather, and flood exposure are already affecting workers across multiple sectors, particularly those in outdoor and field‑based roles. Organisations can no longer treat these events as exceptional; they should be considered foreseeable hazards that require active management.

Integrating climate resilience into health and safety planning is becoming essential. This includes preparing for heatwaves, implementing robust weather contingency arrangements, and embedding environmental risk controls into existing safety management systems. Forward-looking organisations will also consider how climate-related hazards intersect with operational continuity, workforce wellbeing, and regulatory expectations.

Action point: Incorporate heat and weather risk modelling into corporate risk registers and emergency planning frameworks, ensuring that climate resilience is fully embedded in operational safety governance.