Workplace Accident Claims Caused by Temperature

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Poor temperature control

• Poor temperature control in the workplace can lead to heat and cold stress, dehydration and serious personal injuries. Not only can poor temperature control lead to industrial diseases

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What temperature should a workplace be?

The highest acceptable temperature is around 30 degrees C, although this might be far too high for strenuous physical work and is more suitable for sedentary work.

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Controlling temperature and preventing personal injury claims

When these temperatures cannot be reached, such as if work processes require high or low temperatures 

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Preventions

• Use fans, air conditioning and physical barriers to control temperature within a workplace

• Prevent dehydration by providing cool drinks and encouraging staff to drink before, during and after work

• Regulate exposure to cold or hot environments, such as by only allowing access to areas

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Outdoor working

Outdoor working can be scheduled to be completed in the cooler hours of the day during hot weather, whereas warming foods such as soup or coffee can help employees working during cold environments.

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