Welcome to the Health and Safety Directorate (HSD)
HSD provide a comprehensive advisory health, safety and fire safety service to all Queen Mary University of London staff and students.
Queen Mary University of London is committed to maintaining a safe working and study environment that, as far as is reasonably practicable, is free from risks to health and has adequate facilities and arrangements to aid the wellbeing of employees and students.
Summer Safety: Keeping Cool at Work
As temperatures rise in summer, there are many things you can do to help you keep cool in any heatwave.
Summer Safety – Be Sun Smart
Please note that there is no law for maximum working temperature, or when it's too hot to work because every workplace is different. However, there is a practical step guide on temperature in the workplace from the HSE. The NHS webpage also has some advice.
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