Workers can down tools in heatwaves under health and safety plan

Millions of workers set for UK heatwave law change and can 'down tools' - Birmingham Live

Workers would be allowed to down tools if it gets too hot under plans for a major rule-shake up.

Workers can down tools in heatwaves under health and safety plan

Critics say productivity will plummet under revised legislation to allow manual labourers to demand extra protection during hot weather

Scaffolders Could Down Tools in Heatwave Under New HSE Proposals

Scaffolders could be given the right to stop work during extreme heat under plans being developed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.