SOLICITORS IN SALISBURY-press release 
The weather is hotting up and with predictions of a long hot summer ahead, employers may wonder what the maximum work place temperature is. Alan Jenner, employment law solicitor at Salisbury lawyers Bonallack & Bishop has the answer along with some practical tips for businesses to survive the summer sun.
“In a nutshell there isn’t a maximum temperature detailed in any health and safety legislation. However, workplace regulations do state that ‘temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable during working hours’.
Although there is no level in the regulations, the Health and Safety Executive has issued guidance indicating temperatures of up to 30C are a reasonable limit. Despite the lack of a formal maximum temperature, employers would be well advised to take sensible precautions to protect their workers in hot weather both to keep the staff comfortable and productive and might consider the following steps:
1. Relaxing the dress code.
2. Installing portable air conditioning units and fans.
3. Preventing direct sunlight entering the building – e.g. by using blinds or putting reflective film onto windows.
4. Providing staff with chilled water coolers.
5. Encouraging flexible working hours for home working where appropriate.”
For more information, please contact employment lawyer Alan Jenner on 01722 422300 or alan.jenner@bishopslaw.com
