Calls have been made to set a maximum temperature for workplaces to protect workers’ safety.
The Climate Change Committee has published a report setting out a package of solutions addressing the impacts of climate change on life in the UK.
Workplace heat protections proposed
One of the Adaptation Committee’s eight key areas of action is protecting people from heat, which encompasses setting a national maximum temperature for workplaces to protect workers’ safety.
The call to action also asks the government to invest in cooling such as air conditioning, heat pumps and green shading.
The Committee also wants the government to incentivise the deployment of cooling solutions.
Baroness Brown outlines climate concerns
Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee, said: “Our lives, our landscapes and our homes are under increasing pressure from the changing climate.
“But we are not powerless. In an increasingly unstable world, being well adapted to climate change is fundamental to securing our food, energy and economic security.
“This report carries a message of hope. The solutions already exist, and proven technologies are available now to help the UK adapt effectively.
“With the right decisions and actions, we can protect the people and the places we love.
“We can protect patients and residents in overheated hospitals and care homes, children in nurseries and schools, and communities facing repeated flooding.
“We can support our farmers to maintain our food supplies. We can keep sports pitches usable, high streets open for business, and iconic British music festivals running safely.
“The public want to see change and the government now has an opportunity to step up and protect our way of life.”
