{"id":40115,"date":"2026-06-02T09:28:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/?post_type=insight&p=40115"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:39:09","slug":"heat-stress-sun-exposure-and-workplace-welfare","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/bbrown.com\/uk\/insight\/heat-stress-sun-exposure-and-workplace-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Stress, Sun Exposure and Workplace Welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Heat Stress, Sun Exposure
\nand Workplace Welfare\n <\/h1>\n\t\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section section_padding_top=”pt-3″ section_padding_bottom=”pb-2″ full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”overflow-visible”][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-4″ el_class=”overflow-visible overlapping-row”][vc_column el_class=”overlapping-column”][vc_single_image image=”40120″ img_size=”1082×439″ alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”brand-rounded-corners-right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-0″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As summer hits, the focus often shifts to holidays and longer days, but for many workplaces, it also introduces a different kind of pressure: heat. Whether it\u2019s a warm office, a busy warehouse, or employees working outdoors, rising temperatures can quickly move from seasonal inconvenience to genuine health and safety concern.<\/p>\n

Both cold and heat can have a serious impact on employee welfare if risks aren\u2019t properly considered or managed. The effects may be immediate, such as heat exhaustion or develop over time, including longer-term health conditions. While there\u2019s no legal maximum working temperature in the UK, employers are required to maintain a \u201creasonable\u201d and comfortable working environment.<\/p>\n

From an insurance perspective, this is where Employers\u2019 Liability and Personal Injury risks come into sharper focus.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-0″][vc_column]\n

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\n Managing Heat in the Workplace\n <\/h3>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text css=””]Managing heat isn\u2019t just about comfort, it\u2019s about prevention. In offices, poor ventilation and solar gain can reduce concentration and productivity. In warehouses, physical work in higher temperatures increases fatigue and the risk of errors or accidents. For outdoor workers, prolonged sun exposure adds further risks, including dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and long-term conditions such as skin cancer.<\/p>\n

Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, employers must take practical steps to reduce these risks and provide a safe, healthy working environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_bottom=”pb-4″ full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1775831700910{background: #002855 url(https:\/\/bbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4be645659cbbb0f3bbb6de6614f07be2.png?id=12053) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” row_title=”New CTA”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]\n

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\n Managing Risk in Rising Temperatures\n <\/h3>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-white”]Proactively managing heat stress and workplace conditions helps reduce Employers\u2019 Liability and Personal Injury exposure, while protecting your people in challenging environments.[\/vc_column_text]\t
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So, what does that look like in practice?<\/h3>\n
\n Simple measures can make a big difference: improving airflow, providing shade, adjusting working hours to avoid peak heat, and ensuring access to drinking water. Regular breaks and suitable PPE also play a role. Awareness is key, employees should be able to recognise early signs of heat-related illness and feel confident raising concerns. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-0″][vc_column]\n
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\n Understanding Thermal Comfort and Long-Term Risk\n <\/h3>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text css=””]Thermal comfort typically sits between 13\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C, but humidity is just as important. High humidity can make environments feel much hotter and reduce the body\u2019s ability to cool itself. Engaging with employees about how conditions feel and acting on feedback is an important but often overlooked step.<\/p>\n

Prevention isn\u2019t just about wellbeing\u2014it\u2019s about reducing long-term claims exposure. Failing to manage heat risks appropriately can have lasting consequences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-0″][vc_column]\n

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\n Managing Summer Driving Risks\n <\/h3>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text css=””]With holiday traffic increasing, so does the likelihood of road incidents. Congestion, longer journeys, and unfamiliar routes all contribute to higher exposure for businesses, particularly in relation to Motor Fleet and Liability risks.<\/p>\n

Fatigue becomes a major factor, especially in warm conditions and stop-start traffic. Distractions from sat nav use to time pressures can also increase.<\/p>\n

Managing this doesn\u2019t require complex solutions. Effective journey planning, realistic schedules, and encouraging regular breaks can significantly reduce risk. Driver awareness and refresher training also help reduce at-fault claims and improve overall safety.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”pt-0″][vc_column]\n

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\n A Proactive Approach to Summer Safety\n <\/h3>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text css=””]Summer should bring energy into the workplace not additional risk. A proactive approach to both heat management and driving safety helps protect people, supports compliance, and reduces unnecessary claims.<\/p>\n

Because staying safe in the summer heat is just as important as enjoying it. However British Summers have a habit of changing suddenly with several seasons in a day, so once again dynamic risk assessments and regular met office checks can aid proactive controls.\u00a0 – www.metoffice.gov.uk<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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