The TUC is conducting inspections of workplaces across the UK to ensure that workers are adequately supported during the heatwave. They emphasized that extreme heat can cause serious health issues such as fainting, dehydration, and loss of consciousness. More than 1,000 trade union health and safety officials are participating in this initiative. The TUC calls for a maximum working temperature regulation from the government and recommends common sense safety measures like flexible working hours and maintaining comfortable indoor environments.
Everyone should be safe at work, but working in a heatwave can be dangerous - especially when your employer wants you to carry on regardless.
That's why union reps are taking action this week to keep their workmates safe in the heat, and it's why we're calling on the government to strengthen legal protections with a maximum working temperature.
A lot of the best safety steps are just common sense.
For example, employers should allow flexible hours to avoid the hottest parts of the day. And indoor workplaces should be kept at comfortable temperatures, with relaxed dress codes.
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