Too hot to work? Keeping employees safe in the sun
www.iwlegacy.com/en-gb/blog/too-hot-to-work-keeping-employees-safe-in-the-sun-55235
We’ve seen the beginnings of summer in recent weeks and, as temperatures soar (and drop again!) many workers are spending days in unbearably warm offices or working outdoors in the blazing sunshine. This is a significant health and safety issue for employers, whose duty it is to ensure staff are comfortable and protected from harmful UV rays during the summer months. Unlike in the winter season, when a minimum temperature in which employees are allowed to work can be given, the HSE says that a meaningful maximum figure cannot be given due to... Continue reading