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Climate Change

As a result of climate change, the UK is likely to experience higher temperatures lasting longer than usual.

Extreme heat is a risk to people!

It can also damage infrastructure systems and cause disruption in supply chains, interrupting production - raising costs and prices

As extreme heat can become disruptive and even dangerous for your business, being prepared is essential to protect your staff and your company to maintain operations in periods of disruption.

So what can you do?

• Understand the changing environment and how extreme temperatures can impact on your business
• Build awareness within your organisation around the implications of extreme heat.
• Monitor the 'thermal comfort' in your workplace, which can be affected by more than air temperature.
• Upgrade your equipment to more energy-efficient to reduce energy demand.
• Identify how exposed your supply chain is to extreme heat related disruptions and build your business continuity plan.
• Increase the number of rest and water breaks for your employees and provide access to more cold drinking water.
• Increase air circulation with fans, opening windows or air conditioning
• Provide access to shade or cooler spaces.
• Adjust discretionary dress codes.
• Ensure your staff have access to sunscreen and protective clothing if they are working outdoors.
• Be ready for Extreme Heat Warnings with a response plan. Monitor the weather and implement your response plan when extreme temperatures are forecast.
• Be aware of the health of employees and anyone else on your site for signs of ill-health caused by extreme heat.
  

 

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