Although the heat can be challenging, there is no legally mandated maximum temperature for workplaces.
This means that employees are generally still expected to report to work.
However, the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) emphasizes that employers are responsible for protecting workers from health risks associated with high temperatures.
The authority recommends measures such as providing access to drinking water, ensuring good ventilation, and allowing more frequent breaks, according to The i Paper.
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Schools remain open
Authorities believe that students can normally continue their education as long as schools take appropriate precautions.
Schools are encouraged to ensure good ventilation, provide students with greater access to water, and relax school uniform requirements where applicable.
Debate about the future
Several organizations believe that temperature limits should be introduced in classrooms.
At the same time, experts point out that hot summers may become more common in the future.
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For now, however, the situation remains the same for both students and employees: there is no maximum temperature that automatically entitles schools to close or workers to take time off.
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This article is made and published by Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, who may have used AI in the preparation.