The Impact of Workplace Temperature on Productivity and Health
As summer approaches and the mercury rises, we must be aware of the impacts of temperature on workplaces. As HSE clarifies, there is no specific legal maximum working temperature, though there is a legal minimum: 16°C for normal work activities 13°C for physically demanding work Employers still have a legal duty to ensure a safe and healthy working environment in excessive heat. Failure to take that duty of care seriously about temperature can result in compliance issues, particularly if an…
