- The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach 34C in the south east of England.
- A week-long yellow heat health alert from the UKHSA began on Saturday, covering parts of England until Saturday 11 July at 8pm.
- 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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