 In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be reasonable. There's no law for maximum working temperature, or when it's too hot to work. Employers must stick to health and safety at work law, including: - keeping the temperature at a comfortable level, sometimes known as thermal comfort
- providing clean and fresh air
Read about what you can do to feel more comfortable. HSE's temperature website has practical guidance on what you can do to manage the risks, including: We also have the answers to some frequently asked questions about temperature in the workplace. | HSE recently released its annual workplace fatality figures for 2021/22. The figures show that a total of 123 workers were killed at work in Great Britain between April 2021 and March 2022. The three most common causes of fatal injuries continue to be falling from height, being struck by a moving vehicle, and being struck by a moving object. Also published were the annual figures for mesothelioma, a cancer that can be caused by past exposure to asbestos. The figures show that 2,544 people died from the disease in 2020, in line with the average of 2,523 deaths over the previous 8 years. View this press release for more information, including comments from HSE's Chief Executive, Sarah Albon. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted recent trends in health and safety statistics published by HSE, including those for fatal injuries. You can find more details in our report on the impact of the pandemic on the interpretation of health and safety statistics 2020/21. A health board has been fined £850,000 following the death of a vulnerable patient who left a hospital ward unnoticed through an unsecured door. A 74-year-old patient on Llynfi Ward at Maesteg hospital, who was known to have wandered in the past, left the hospital unnoticed by hospital staff on a very cold evening with snow on the ground. The patient fell on a path, resulting in her fatal injury. HSE's investigation found that no reasonably practicable measures were taken at Llynfi Ward until after the fatal incident to protect vulnerable patients from wandering and potentially coming to serious harm. Read this press release to find more details on this incident. Other recent prosecution cases include: HSE is to hold its inaugural General Meeting, which is open to members of the public. The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about our work and priorities. You will also be able to participate in a live Q&A session with our Chair, CEO and members of our Board. The meeting is being held on Tuesday 26 July from 1.30 to 4.00pm. Register to attend or watch online  Gain regulatory insight by seeing the world through an inspector's eyes. Our live online HSE inspectors' guide series, provides a practical understanding of what our inspectors are looking for based on investigation and enforcement experiences. Upcoming dates include: | Join our team and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We have a wide range of exciting vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: View our vacancies | 
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