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What are employer's duties?

Employers have a legal duty to protect staff from risks, including extreme heat. This means carrying out risk assessments and putting controls in place to keep people safe and healthy at work. While there isn't a specific maximum temperature, the story highlights how heatwaves can significantly impact productivity and the economy.

Stories that explain this

UK economy lost £1.15 billion in June due to 24 million missed work hours

Questions this opens up

What is a risk assessment? Who enforces safety rules? Can I refuse to work?

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