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UK Heatwaves Demand Workplace Temperature Limits | Leeds News
UK heatwaves are claiming over 2,800 lives in just two months — a staggering number that could shatter annual records. With health alerts already in place and NHS services under strain, experts warn the public isn’t ready for this early-season onslaught. Unions and campaigners are demanding legal limits on workplace heat — 30°C indoors, 27°C for heavy labor, or even 25°C — and a parliamentary petition has amassed thousands of signatures. The Health and Safety Executive is set to launch a major consultation later this year, potentially introducing official temperature thresholds as employers…
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