Look after your employees during the cold snaps

Employers need to make sure they protect workers during low temperatures and wintry conditions. These are particularly prevent at the moment. Helpful advice is available from HSE on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold.

The HSE website offers information and guidance including:

• advice on how to protect workers in low temperatures
• clarity on what the law says about temperature in the workplace
• how you can assess the risks and manage workplace temperatures to protect workers

In addition, the HSE’s workplace temperature checklist will help employers carry out a basic risk assessment and you can read our guidance on preventing slips and trips in winter weather.

If you require advice on any HR related maters please contact our employment team here.