{"id":5644,"date":"2026-07-31T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eures-granderegion.eu\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:18:48","slug":"extreme-heat-at-work-what-are-your-employers-obligations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eures-granderegion.eu\/en\/2026\/07\/31\/extreme-heat-at-work-what-are-your-employers-obligations\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme heat at work: what are your employer\u2019s obligations?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As summer approaches, periods of extreme heat can make working conditions particularly challenging, both outdoors and in poorly ventilated premises. <strong>In Europe, employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of their employees, including against heat-related risks.<\/strong> However, the specific measures depend on the country of employment: here is what every cross-border worker should know before the next heatwaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-egr-plugin-infos-block\"><div class=\"infos-block__container\" style=\"background-color:#839ef1\"><p class=\"infos-block__content\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Key points:<\/strong><br><strong>The Framework Directive 89\/391\/EEC requires every European employer to ensure the safety and health of workers \u2013 including protection against thermal risks.<\/strong><br><strong>The specific prevention measures vary depending on the country of employment: make sure you are familiar with the regulations applicable to you.<\/strong><br><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France: Decree No. 2025-482 has imposed specific obligations since 1 July 2025, depending on the M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France heat warning levels.<\/strong><br><strong>Adjusted working hours, regular breaks and free drinking water are among the measures expected.<\/strong><br><strong>Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains mandatory, even in hot weather.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">Europe: a common framework for protection<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>At European level, the <strong>Framework Directive 89\/391\/EEC of 12 June 1989<\/strong> requires every employer to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of workers. This general obligation also applies to <strong>thermal risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the specific prevention measures vary according to the legislation of each Member State. Cross-border workers should therefore refer to the <strong>regulations applicable in their country of employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">France: a specific decree for periods of extreme heat<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Several countries have recently strengthened their national regulations. In France, <strong>Decree No. 2025-482 of 27 May 2025<\/strong>, applicable since <strong>1 July 2025<\/strong>, provides for specific obligations during periods of extreme heat, depending on the <strong>M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France heat warning levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">Assessing heat-related risks<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Employers must identify situations in which workers are exposed to high temperatures and implement appropriate preventive measures. This assessment takes into account, in particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>nature of the tasks<\/strong> performed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>intensity of the physical effort<\/strong> required;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weather conditions and the working environment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the protective equipment or clothing worn;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>individual characteristics of workers, such as <strong>age<\/strong> or certain <strong>medical conditions<\/strong> that may increase their vulnerability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In certain particularly exposed sectors, specific assessment methods may be used to determine the level of risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">What measures can be implemented?<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The measures adopted must be adapted to the risks identified and should, wherever possible, prioritise <strong>collective protective measures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd27 Technical measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improve <strong>ventilation<\/strong> or air circulation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce heat sources wherever possible;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide <strong>shaded or cooled areas<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protect workers from equipment generating high levels of heat;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide <strong>air-conditioned vehicles<\/strong> where required by the activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adapt workstations or encourage <strong>remote working<\/strong> where compatible with the activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>monitor the <strong>temperature of working premises<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3 Organisational measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>adjust <strong>working hours<\/strong> to avoid the hottest periods of the day;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alternate periods of work and rest;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>schedule the most physically demanding tasks <strong>early in the morning<\/strong> or at the end of the day;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase the <strong>frequency of breaks<\/strong> in a cool or shaded area;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide a sufficient quantity of <strong>free drinking water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-egr-plugin-infos-block\"><div class=\"infos-block__container\" style=\"background-color:#7091f3\"><p class=\"infos-block__content\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Breaks and hydration:<\/strong> Prevention organisations recommend drinking <strong>small amounts of water regularly<\/strong> to reduce the risk of dehydration and, where possible, taking breaks in <strong>well-ventilated or cooled areas<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">Adapting work clothing<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>When safety requirements allow, employers may relax dress codes to allow workers to wear <strong>lighter, more breathable clothing<\/strong>. Depending on the activities performed, additional protective equipment \u2013 such as <strong>caps, safety glasses or other protection against solar radiation<\/strong> \u2013 may also be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-egr-plugin-infos-block\"><div class=\"infos-block__container\" style=\"background-color:#7091f3\"><p class=\"infos-block__content\"><strong>\u26a0 Important point to note<\/strong><br><strong>Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains mandatory when it is necessary to ensure workers\u2019 safety.<\/strong> It may only be removed when its use is no longer justified \u2013 <strong>even during periods of extreme heat.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">Informing and training workers<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Workers must be made aware of the risks associated with extreme heat so that they can quickly recognise the first signs of <strong>heatstroke<\/strong> or <strong>dehydration<\/strong>, and know what to do in an emergency. Appropriate information helps reduce risks and promotes a rapid response in the event of illness or discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-eures-plugin-accordion-block\"><div class=\"accordion-top\"><p class=\"accordion-title\">What responsibility does the employer have?<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"accordion-top__icon\"><path d=\"M3 12L21 12M21 12L12.5 3.5M21 12L12.5 20.5\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Employers have a <strong>general duty to protect the health and safety<\/strong> of their workers. During periods of extreme heat, their <strong>liability may be engaged<\/strong> if they have failed to carry out a risk assessment or implement appropriate preventive measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This obligation is assessed in light of the <strong>regulations applicable in the country of employment<\/strong>, as well as the specific circumstances of each situation. In several Member States, including France, national regulations now provide more specific requirements regarding the measures expected during periods of extreme heat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As summer approaches, periods of extreme heat can make working conditions particularly challenging, both outdoors and in poorly ventilated premises. In Europe, employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of their employees, including against heat-related risks. 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