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summer heat

Every year during the summer months, many workplaces become extremely hot and uncomfortable. Follow our tips to avoid meltdown.

  • Is there a maximum temperature in workplaces?  more...
  • Our office windows don't open. What should our employer do about temperature?  more...
  • Should our employer provide drinking water when it's hot?  more...
  • Should my employer buy me a desk fan to help me deal with the heat?  more...
  • I work outdoors all day in the sunshine. Is this safe?  more...
  • Can I stop wearing a suit to work when the temperature gets too high?  more...
  • Commuter services are unbearable in the heat. Can I vary my hours to avoid the rush?  more...
  • It's a lovely sunny day today, can't I just take the day off?   more...

further information

Know someone who's feeling the heat? Send them a 'virtual desk fan' or a workSMART eCard to tell them about this guide.