That the Parliament notes the report from the TUC, Heat – The case for a maximum temperature at work, which calls for a maximum working temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, or 27 degrees Celsius for those doing strenuous work, in line with WHO recommendations; considers that extreme heat events are becoming more common but that at present, there is no guidance for a maximum temperature in workplaces; calls for introducing a maximum workplace temperature and a duty for bosses to take action to keep their workers cool, and further calls on Scottish Government ministers to raise this issue with their UK Government counterparts with a view to placing this on a legal footing.
Supported by:
Paul Sweeney