Extreme heat isn’t just an outdoor problem anymore. As longer heat waves strain aging air-conditioning systems and indoor temperatures climb, women working in retail stores, warehouses, hospitals, nursing homes, and caregiving roles are increasingly facing dangerous conditions on the job. Health experts warn that heat stress can develop indoors just as it can outside, particularly during physically demanding work or extended shifts. Understanding the risks—and knowing what employers and employees can do—is becoming an essential part of workplace safety.
