Decided on a maximum safe to work temperature

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to decide on a maximum work temperature. As the temperature is rising yearly in England many work places are not equipped to cope with the heat.
I would also like the government to consider heat compensation for staff of environments that rise above the chosen limit.

The weather is getting hotter yearly and I think putting these measures into place early would encourage companies to provide adequate cool breaks or Aircon which will eventually be needed regardless as temperatures rise ..also staff would be fairly compensated for the hot work environment if safety measures are not met...i know some buildings hit over 50 degrees Celsius last year. We have no choice but to work so please make it safe.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Introduce a legal maximum temperature to work - 25 degrees Celsius

Timeline

10 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jul 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jul 2025

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