The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof' (opens original article in a new tab)

Workers in Bristol endure extreme heat while performing physically demanding jobs, with employers implementing limited measures to protect them, as no legal requirements exist for workplace cooling during heatwaves.

• Workers in Bristol face extreme heat while performing physically demanding tasks like installing solar panels and scaffolding.
• Employers have implemented measures such as early start times and extra water breaks to mitigate heat exposure.
• No legal requirements exist for employers to halt work during heatwaves, leaving workers to manage conditions with limited protections.
• Some construction projects, like Hinkley Point C, provide cooler working environments through underground and indoor facilities.