When the cold snap swept across the land and many places entered the "quick freezing" mode, there was a group of people who were still sticking to their posts in the bitter cold. They are outdoor laborers such as food delivery riders, couriers, and sanitation workers, who work hard to keep the city running. However, the low temperatures they face are often overlooked, and the protection of their rights and interests still faces challenges.
In temperatures of more than 10 degrees below zero, Mr. Wei, a delivery rider, shuttles through the cold wind every day. He admits that the cold weather has made it more difficult to deliver food, and sometimes he almost loses sensation in his hands and feet. Still, in order to live and work, he had to persevere. However, in this cold and snowy environment, his only warm equipment was the thick clothes and gloves he had purchased, and he had never heard of labor protection measures such as low temperature allowance.
Sister Wang, a sanitation worker, is also facing the challenge of severe cold. The heavy work of clearing snow and the urgency of time made her start working in the cold early hours of the morning. She said that because of the difficult working conditions and frequent turnover of people, many sanitation workers are not easy to recruit. To keep warm, she put on her own sewn fur gloves and snow boots she picked up from the dumpster. Still, she worries that her health is threatened by the cold wind.
We all know the importance and necessity of labor protection work such as low temperature allowance. Working in a low-temperature environment can easily cause health problems such as frostbite and cardiovascular disease. China has included "frostbite" and "low temperature" in the classification and catalogue of occupational diseases, which shows that the state attaches great importance to this problem. In reality, however, the implementation of these measures has not been satisfactory. Many workers work in severe cold temperatures, but do not enjoy the low-temperature labor protection they deserve.
Why is it difficult to implement labor protection work such as low temperature allowance?On the one hand, this may be related to industry differences, geographical distribution, and other factors. Workers in different industries and regions face different cold environments, which complicates the development of uniform payment standards. On the other hand, some enterprises and units may lack sufficient attention and implementation, resulting in the effective implementation of relevant measures.
For this problem, professionals suggest that the standard for the payment of low temperature allowance should be formulated in light of the actual situation. At the same time, workers themselves should also raise their awareness of rights protection, understand their rights and interests, and actively fight for them. **Departments should also strengthen supervision to ensure that labor protection measures are effectively implemented.
We cannot afford to put these workers at work in the bitter cold under the double pressure of cold and illness. Protecting their rights and interests is not only a social responsibility, but also a respect for their hard work. It is hoped that the relevant departments can take active measures to ensure that every worker can enjoy the due low-temperature labor protection. At the same time, it is also hoped that more people can pay attention to this group and work together to improve their working conditions and quality of life.