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There is\u00a0<\/span>no law for maximum working<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>temperatures – or when it is too hot for work which is a bit crazy and I would think needs to be reviewed. However, the HSE states that:<\/p>\n Employers must stick to health and safety at work laws, including:<\/em><\/p>\n So the cliff notes version of this is that there are\u00a0<\/span>6 basic factors<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>that can cause Thermal Discomfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n You might see more breaks as being unproductive but just think if you have been out in the garden doing some weeding in the sun and then come indoors for a cool drink – you instantly feel better and cooler and then you go back out and door some more but if you stayed out there you would get slower and slower.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The HSE advise employees to speak to their employer if the workplace temperature is not comfortable but lets make sure they don’t have to do that.<\/p>\n \u00a0Take a look at our previous Blog on\u00a0<\/span>5 Ways To Keep Your Employees Cool.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0Please get in touch if you need any support or advise during this time – especially if you have pregnant employees who may need some additional measures to keep them cool.<\/p>\n \u00a0Stay safe and cool.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_orientation=”center” global_module=”10398″ saved_tabs=”all” admin_label=”Discovery Call CTA”]\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
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