The National Confederation of Trade Unions has called on employers to ensure that all measures required by law are implemented to protect workers in the workplace from the adverse effects of high temperatures, especially during extreme heat. When the air temperature exceeds +30°C, employers in Moldova must take measures to protect employees from overheating, heatstroke, and dehydration. Employers are required to provide each employee with 2 to 4 liters of drinking water, mineral water, or salted carbonated water free of charge during the work shift. For those working outdoors, summer personal protective equipment must be provided, including headgear, lightweight cotton clothing, and sunglasses. In addition, it is necessary to ensure proper ventilation of work areas, provide regular breaks in shaded or cool areas, reduce the intensity of physical labor during the hottest hours of the day, and, if necessary, adjust the work schedule—for example, by starting work earlier. In consultation with employee representatives or labor unions, it is permissible to shorten the workday or temporarily suspend outdoor work during the hours of peak temperatures. Workplaces must also be equipped with first-aid kits, communication devices for calling 112, shaded or air-conditioned areas, and, if necessary, showers. According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, officials may be fined 100–200 conventional units (c.u.) for violating occupational health and safety laws; fines for legal entities range from 250 to 400 c.u. // 04.08.2026 — InfoMarket.