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A rare red warning for extreme heat remains in place for parts of England and Wales and hundreds of schools have closed. But the UK still doesn’t have a maximum working temperature. Right now, we have an opportunity to change that. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is updating its guidance on safe working temperatures this year. In the last few days, thousands have signed this petition asking HSE to introduce a maximum working temperature. It’s nearly at 50,000. |
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Temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. The HSE says 4,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year as a result of outdoor working. So why won’t they help regulate extreme temperature? Whether you’re driving a bus, stacking shelves, working in an office, or caring for the elderly, you deserve to be safe at work. That includes being safe from extreme heat. And that includes weeks like this one. |