Feeling hot, hot, hot?

We are having some of the hottest temperatures on record this summer and care needs to be taken to avoid overexposure to sunlight and heat. There is no maximum temperature limiting how much heat you have to put up with before stopping work but employers need to ensure workplace temperatures are reasonable. More advice can be found in the following links.
 
More information
 
bullet pointHPA, Sunsense, protecting yourself from radiation (UVR)
 
bullet pointHSE advice for those working both inside and outside
 
bullet pointTUC, Temperature at work – heat: safety reps’ briefing
 
bullet pointTUC, Warning on the dangers of working in hot workplaces