In the scorching heat, a Vienna city garden worker collapsed while watering the gardens at Haspingerplatz in Floridsdorf. All attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful. While the city emphasizes protecting its employees from the heat, criticism is being voiced by colleagues of the deceased.
Has the heat wave caused another death? On Monday afternoon, a city gardener collapsed while working in the Haspingerpark in Floridsdorf. Attempts at resuscitation failed. According to information from “Krone”, the 56-year-old man was taken to hospital by the emergency services, where he eventually died. Colleagues suspect that the physical activity under the blazing sun was too much for him. And they criticize too few protective measures on the part of the employer.
“Park is not a heat zone”
However, a spokeswoman for the city gardens (MA 42) explains: “According to current knowledge, there are no indications that the death is related to the currently prevailing temperatures, including the watering work carried out and the location. The Haspingerplatz park is not a heat zone due to the shade and the old trees.” In addition, lighter work is encouraged on hot days and summer work clothing (T-shirt, shorts if possible) is worn, it is said.
The deceased employee had been working at MA 42 since 2010. His unexpected death has had major consequences for the department and his colleagues. The police have ruled out foul play.
900 to 1000 missions per day
Whether it is heat or another cause: Vienna’s professional rescue service currently registers 900 to 1,000 missions per day. “No more than normal,” says MA-70 spokeswoman Corina Had. Why this is the case can only be speculated. Because many people are on vacation and out of town? Or because most people are now following the heat tips: drink a lot (but no alcohol), do not exercise outdoors or only during off-peak hours, and avoid direct sunlight.
Source: Krone
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