Working outdoors in the heat - what temperature is too hot to work outside and what are your rights in the UK?
Working outdoors in the heat – what temperature is too hot to work outside and what are your rights in the UK?
BRITAIN is enjoying a sizzling summer so far as temperatures rocket across the UK.
What temperature is too hot to work outside?
There isn't a legally defined maximum or minimum temperature for outside or indoors working yet.
But employers are legally obligated to conduct risk assessments on workplaces to ensure that temperatures are "reasonable".
The HSE were unable to prosecute the MoD because it's a government body, but the case highlights the duty of care on the employer.
What rights do I have if it's too hot?
They also want to ensure outdoor workers have sunscreen and water and are given advice on the need to protect themselves from the heat and sun.
What do I do if it is too hot working outside?
Manage your exposure to the sun by wearing high factor sunscreen, drinking lots of water and taking regular breaks in shaded areas.
Here are some top tips for keeping cool, from making an 'ice fan' to avoiding big meals and choosing cotton.