People urged to report rogue employers during Scotland heatwave
Scotland is currently experiencing a period of extremely warm weather, with Friday being the hottest day of the year so far as some areas of the country saw highs of 28C.
While temperatures are expected to cool slightly on Saturday, Scots can expect to see similar conditions.
READ MORE: Scotland's largest private landowner proposes sauna plans for Loch Ness pub
On Friday, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) – Scotland's largest trade union body – relaunched its severe weather guide and survey, which informs workers of their rights at work during extreme weather.
It said it was "turning up the heat" on employers as it encouraged workers to report any incidents of poor employer practise during the heatwave.
The STUC has previously issued guidance during other extreme weather events, such as Storm Eowyn in January, when it said workers felt "endangered" by their employers who had asked them to travel to work despite the red weather warning.
It has also developed a Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather alongside the Scottish Government, which recommends that all workplaces have a Severe Weather Policy in place to prioritise workers' safety.
Commenting, STUC general secretary Roz Foyer said: 'There is simply no excuse for employers to play fast and loose with the health and safety of workers as temperatures look set to rise across the country.
READ MORE: Scottish Government announces £23.5 million for active travel programmes
'Every workplace should put in the necessary mitigations to ensure that the wellbeing of their workforce, ranging from preventing unnecessary exposure to the sun to cooling mechanisms inside office spaces.
'We are encouraging all workers to know their rights ahead of this weekend's potential heatwave. They should not be put in harm's way and we would encourage everyone to complete our extreme weather survey so we may turn up the heat on the bosses who disregard the safety of their workers.
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