summer heat

• 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

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

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