Employers urged to respond to climate change and occupational risks as part of national day
April 24, 2024
Employers are being urged to respond to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health as part of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Read More
Feeling the heat? – Tips on heat stress
September 7, 2023
With temperatures beginning to soar above 30 degrees this week in many parts of the UK, we revisit this article on tips for avoiding heat stress at work. Read More
Don’t sweat it – Staying cool in PPE
June 20, 2023
Clair Weston, at uvex, offers some tips for staying safe and comfortable while using PPE this summer. Read More
Employers asked to help workers during hot weather
June 9, 2023
Employers need to act to make sure their workers are protected during periods of extreme hot weather this summer, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. Read More
Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – ‘Scale of these fires is set to continue’
July 28, 2022
The capital was one of 15 areas around the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C (104.5F). Read More
TUC issues safety warning for outdoor workers during heatwave
June 26, 2018
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for bosses to make sure outdoor workers are protected from the sun as temperatures are set to soar. Read More
Hot weather and outside workers
August 23, 2016
With the temperatures set to rise over the next few days in parts of the UK, the TUC is calling Read More
Asbestos – hot weather working
June 2, 2015
By Paul Clarke-Scholes of Clifford Devlin. When conducting asbestos removal within enclosures the effects hot weather may have on operatives Read More