Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Require employers to have adequate cooling devices i.e. fans or aircon
Open for signatures
26 signatures
What the petition asks
I ask the government to mandate that all employers have adequate cooling devices in place i.e. fans or aircon. Consider the health implications especially the health and safety of workers in work environments without such measures.
While we lack a maximum working temperature, extreme heat is a serious health and safety risk. The government must mandate cooling measures, explicitly requiring businesses with built-in air conditioning to turn it on or bringing in portable fans. As temperatures inevitably rise, employee protection is vital; businesses cutting costs over worker safety cannot continue.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
26
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
22 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.