Posted By Kim Sunley In advance of the summer heatwave (yes it is hard to believe) I have been asked to prepare some guidance for staff (most of who work indoors) and managers. Has anyone got a copy of such guidance I could adapt. I am aware of the various HSE guides and NHS heatwave material, but am am a bit stretched for time. many thanks

Posted By Messy Do your staff work in a hot environment in normal circumstances, or perhaps in PPE where a heatwave may be a problem? Or perhaps they office staff and you are just being prepared I ask, as I fear that this another example of why H&S is often confused with nannying. Unless there are special circumstances, I cannot see why employees would need advice like: drink water, undo your top button, wear short sleeves or open a window!!!

Posted By Kim Sunley I understand what you are saying Messy but as the last person wrote common sense rarely is. I just want to make my life easier so that I don't have to deal with 20 calls a day from staff asking what the legal upper temperature limit is and whether they can stop work! From a risk point of view I am most concerned about the kitchen staff and those who work in rooms with steam sterilisers who are most at risk from heat stress.