Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Summary
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, supports calls to set a maximum workplace temperature to protect workers from extreme heat caused by ongoing heatwaves in the UK. Various groups and officials are urging the government to introduce rules limiting indoor temperatures for safety, but the government currently has no plans to make such regulations mandatory.Key Facts
- London mayor Sadiq Khan backs setting a maximum workplace temperature due to rising heatwaves.
- Some workplaces in the UK have reached temperatures above 40°C, causing major disruptions like school closures and hospital issues.
- June’s heatwave in the UK caused an estimated 440 deaths per day at its peak over three days.
- UK health and safety rules have minimum temperature guidance but no maximum workplace temperature limits.
- Unions want a maximum indoor temperature of 30°C or 27°C for heavy work.
- The Climate Change Committee recommended introducing rules to limit work temperatures and promote cooling measures.
- Green Party MP Hannah Spencer plans to introduce a bill for workplace heat limits.
- The UK government says it has no plans to enforce maximum workplace temperatures but will consult on workplace health and safety.
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