Stakeholder forum: Reviewing workplace temperatures legislation and guidance

At the request of the Secretary of State, HSE has instigated a review of health and safety at work in relation to workplace temperatures.

The Stakeholder forum will consider the reasons for and against a maximum workplace temperature and HSE’s Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, will open the event.

Conference overview

The event will discuss:

• whether legislation and guidance is up to date with the nature of workplaces and working patterns;
• whether there is justification for having minimum recommended working temperatures but not a maximum recommended working temperature;
• whether more can be done to address the effects, including seasonal variations, on those working outdoors; and
• what can be learned from good practice, for example access to drinking water and other facilities in the working environment.

Booking details and further information

For further details or to book a place, contact Helen Rowlands on 0151 951 4517 or Email: Helen Rowlands.

Further information about workplace temperature legislation and guidance is available from the

• Temperature website