High temperatures
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
The TUC said last week that high temperatures meant an increased risk of accidents at work and illness, and called on the Government to impose a maximum temperature of 30oC to protect workers from 'sweatshop conditions'. It said companies should provide all premises with air conditioning or fans when the maximum temperature was reached. The Department of Health has also issued health tips to help people keep cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. These include staying in the shade or indoors -especially between the hours of 11am and 3pm, using a minimum of factor 15 sunscreen, covering up when in the sun and drinking far more water.
It said companies should provide all premises with air conditioning or fans when the maximum temperature was reached. The Department of Health has also issued health tips to help people keep cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. These include staying in the shade or indoors - especially between the hours of 11am and 3pm, using a minimum of factor 15 sunscreen, covering up when in the sun and drinking far more water.
