The HSE also suggested that employers should allow flexible working hours to help employees avoid the worst of the heat.
The guidance comes as the UK experiences scorching sunshine and soaring temperatures, and the risk of wildfires has been raised to "very high" in some areas.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has advised employers to relax workplace dress codes and introduce other measures to help employees cope with the current hot weather
These measures may include allowing staff to work at cooler times of the day, providing shade and free water, and using blinds or reflective film on windows to shade workers from the sun.
15 June 2023 · 20:18 UTC
