In addition, the organization claims that the City "failed to act and provide appropriate cooling spaces" amid mechanical issues with the dehumidification systems at both locations. So, the pool attendants, lifeguards and others left their posts, and both pools were temporarily shuttered for the day. As a City spokesperson explained to blogTO during the pool closure incident last month, "the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have policies in place to support staff during elevated humidity levels. Once the humidex reaches 45, we need to have a medical professional on site to support staff health and wellness." Other measures include ensuring there is adequate shade at lifeguard stations and encouraging 'regular cooling opportunities' — which, again, are usually mostly concerns for those working at outdoor locations.