08 July 2025
Outdoor Workers: New Sun & Heat Alert
With the UK’s third heatwave of the summer forecast to arrive later this week, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (see diagram below).
Heat health alerts have been issued for some areas of England, and it is possible there could be seven days of temperatures that exceed heatwave criteria.
Further information is available on the HSE website as well as on BSG’s YouTube channel (see links below).
– Reschedule work to cooler times of the day
– Provide more frequent rest breaks and introduce shading to rest areas
– Provide free access to cool drinking water
– Introduce shading in areas where individuals are working
– Encourage the removal of personal protective equipment when resting to help encourage heat loss
– Educate workers about recognising the early symptoms of heat stress
– Provide free access to cool drinking water
– Introduce shading in areas where individuals are working
– Encourage the removal of personal protective equipment when resting to help encourage heat loss
– Educate workers about recognising the early symptoms of heat stress
Please also take time to view our Toolbox Talk on Sun Protection. In addition, a risk assessment on Heat Stress is available to view on the BSG Hub. HSE guidance can be found here HSE Guidance: Sun Exposure
