PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Introduce a legal maximum workplace temperature and heat mitigation measures
As UK heatwaves worsen, staff must often work in unsafe high temperatures. Unlike the legal minimum, there’s no set maximum. We call for a legal max (e.g. 30°C, or 27°C for strenuous work) and mandatory measures like air con, ventilation and cooling breaks to protect workers’ health.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
UK heatwaves are getting worse, yet there’s no legal max working temperature. Workers face unsafe heat, risking health and productivity. We need a sensible legal limit and measures like air con or breaks to protect people’s safety as our climate warms.