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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Gemma Jones

The maximum temperature it can be before you can leave work early and your rights

The UK is currently experiencing record high temperatures with some areas seeing it rise to 40C - but how hot is too hot to work?

The Met Office have issued Red and Amber weather warnings across the country and urged people to remain safe in the sun. The public are being urged “to do as little as possible” and try not to use public transport during the heatwave.

The warnings state that "substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required." While many offices have air con installed there are still many occupations that require working outdoors or in poorly ventilated areas.

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