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Safety Net Journal Issue 3 |
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Working in hot environments
By Tony Larkin
Working in hot conditions can be extremely unpleasant and even dangerous. In expectation of the warmer weather, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put together some guidance on the subject that may help members who suffer the heat.
The http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/index.htm section of the HSE's website provides advice on working during periods of hot weather and gives advice on:
- Visual impairment due to glare
- Temperatures in places where food is handled
The advice covers both indoor and outdoor working.
The heat stress section includes a useful Information Sheet, Heat stress in the workplace. What you need to know as an employer - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/geis1.pdf
that will be of interest to members who work in bakeries, kitchens and other hot areas.
Source: HSE
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