Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
Summary
Workers in the UK are facing dangerous conditions as extreme heat spreads across the country, with temperatures over 35°C (95°F) making many jobs very hard to do. People like chefs, bakers, construction workers, paramedics, and teachers are asking for rules to limit working temperatures like those in other European countries.Key Facts
- The UK is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures over 35°C (95°F) in cities like London.
- Many workplaces, such as kitchens and construction sites, do not have air conditioning or proper cooling.
- Some workers use creative ways to stay cool, like wrapping frozen towels or taking ice baths.
- Spain and Belgium have laws that limit the maximum temperature people can work in, depending on the type of work.
- Construction workers are at risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and injury, especially as many are older.
- Bakers work near hot ovens in small, poorly ventilated spaces, making heat problems worse.
- Paramedics must wear heavy uniforms regardless of temperature, causing discomfort and safety concerns.
- Unions are calling for official maximum working temperatures in England to protect workers from heat.
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