- Parts of England are expected to experience a fresh heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to reach 32C.
- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the South East, the East of England, London and the East Midlands, remaining in place until Monday.
- While there is no legal maximum working temperature in the UK, employers are legally required to ensure “reasonable” temperatures for staff, according to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
- The service notes that employers should conduct “health and safety risk assessments” for extreme temperatures and reduce any identified risks.
- The advisory Climate Change Committee (CCC) has previously recommended mandatory maximum temperature regulations for workers to safeguard against heatwaves.
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