Temperature in the workplace
Press release: Employers asked to help workers
Employers need to act to make sure their workers are protected during periods of extreme hot weather
Basic guidance
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Is it too hot or cold to work?
Employers must keep workplaces at a comfortable temperature
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What the law says
What the law says about workplace temperatures
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Managing workplace temperatures
How to assess the risks and protect your workers
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How workers can help keep temperatures comfortable
What you can do if temperatures are uncomfortable
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Outdoor working
Protect those working in hot or cold conditions outdoors
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Dehydration
Prevent workers becoming dehydrated
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Heat stress
How to avoid workers overheating
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Cold stress
Standards to comply with on cold stress
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Workplace temperature checklist
Assess temperatures at work
More detailed advice
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Thermal comfort
What thermal comfort means and how employers can manage it
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Heat stress checklist
Assess the risks of heat stress at work
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