Guidance for workers and union officials
Being exposed to cold temperatures for a long time at work can harm your health and safety. Your employer must manage the risks from cold working conditions
Cold working conditions, especially outdoors, can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Cold can affect how well people think and move, which may cause fatigue or slower reaction times
Low temperatures are not limited to outdoor work. A cold environment is one that can result in significant heat loss from the body. Ideally you should be able to maintain your core body temperature comfortably.
If temperatures at your work are creating a serious and immediate risk to your safety – you have a legal right to stop work..
If you stop work, let your health and safety rep, manager and union rep know.
