Amazon Drivers Battle Scorching Heat Amid Prime Day Deliveries

Delivery drivers working for Amazon are facing extreme heat conditions as they struggle to meet the demands of Prime Day. Despite Amazon's efforts to provide safety measures such as air-conditioned vans, extra breaks, and cooling gear, drivers expressed concerns about inadequate breaks and dangerous routes during unprecedented heatwaves.

As Amazon gears up for the Prime Day rush, its delivery drivers are struggling to cope with scorching temperatures. Drivers report working in boiling hot vans with insufficient breaks, raising safety concerns.

Amazon claims it has implemented measures such as retrofitting vans with air conditioning, providing water, electrolytes, and extra breaks to mitigate the heat. However, drivers and managers say these efforts sometimes fall short, especially with the increased package volume during Prime Day.

Experts emphasize the importance of taking frequent breaks and working at a slower pace to ensure worker safety. With no federal standard for heat protection, some drivers take extreme measures like keeping their hair wet all day to stay cool.

(With inputs from agencies.)