Submitted on Wednesday 14th June 2023
Rejected on Monday 19th June 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Allow building site workers to wear shorts in hot weather
wearing shorts can improve worker productivity. Research has shown that workers who are comfortable in their clothing are more likely to be productive and perform better on the job. Allowing workers to wear shorts can help to improve their morale and job satisfaction,
Shorts should be allowed on building sites for a variety of reasons. Firstly, working on a building site can be a physically demanding job, and during hot weather conditions, wearing long trousers can cause discomfort and even pose a health risk. This is because long trousers can restrict airflow and cause excessive sweating, which can lead to dehydration and heat stroke. Allowing workers to wear shorts can help to prevent these issues and ensure that they are able to work safely and comfortably
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. Decisions about uniforms for workers, including relaxing requirements to wear uniforms in hot weather, are a matter for individual employers, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Employers already have legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of their workers, and the Health and Safety Executive has published guidance on how to respond to the effects of the weather, which you can read here: www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/outdoor.htm
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