Working in heat

Supporting information

Working in heat can cause harm to workers. For further information on the potential hazards and risks of working in heat in both outdoor and indoor workplaces, see the:  

• Guide for managing the risks of working in heat   

• Guide to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR)  

• Working outside  

• Working in heat infographic  

• Potential risks of working in heat fact sheet  

• The interactive safe work method statement (SWMS) tool provides information on preparing, using and reviewing SWMS for high risk construction work.

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information on weather in your area, including temperatures and extreme weather warnings.