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UK Heatwave Sparks Workplace Temperature Debate | Leicester News
The UK is sweltering under a relentless heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35°C and muggy air pushing north—raising urgent questions about worker safety. MPs are pushing for legal limits on workplace heat, echoing global precedents, while the Health and Safety Executive prepares to announce new rules later this year. Though no official max temp exists, heat is already classified as a serious hazard. Employers must act now: improve ventilation, provide shade and water, and adjust schedules to protect staff—simple steps that could save lives and boost productivity as the mercury climbs…
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