To be worried about work with the temperature tomorrow

A few years ago I worked somewhere in the UK inside a facility it was 40 degrees . I know because we had to record temperature and humidity.

I have also worked in 57 degrees outside temperature for a week in the middle east

You will survive I'm sure

Are you able to bring in the fans that hang around your neck? I've seen a few of those about and maybe you could wear them between appointments? Also, are you able to make the the window blinds are closed during the day? I work on the wards (nurse) and naturally we don't have any aircon: so we close all windows and blinds in the daytime to stop the ward turning into a giant greenhouse. It does help to keep things cool. Obvs, make sure you have enough to drink etc.

A neck fan will help.

The only people moaning on this thread about going to work tomorrow are nurses and teachers. Toughen up

I recommend a neck fan. We got one when we went to Disney in Florida one August. It’s very handy for UK heatwaves.

Get your ass into work!

Give me strength! Can't cope with the heat even though you have windows!

Take some ice water, take a flask, think!

Why is your default wfh, not asking for ways to cope OP?
Should the country be at standstill because of heat?

No wonder the NHS waiting lists get longer and longer.

Also - I accept you didn't choose to be a chef, therefore didn't choose to work somewhere hot daily. But how hot your office will be tomorrow will be as hot as the window is on a winters day in a busy restaurant. The window this weekend was hitting 40 degrees and tomorrow will likely be hotter.

My point is, the people working in kitchens aren't a different type of human being. We all work the same. If it isn't dangerous in a kitchen at 30 degrees (which it isn't - it's just hot and you need to drink water), then it isn't dangerous in an office at 30 degrees either. It's uncomfortable but there's nothing to worry about.

I'm a gardener. In full sun all day.

I have moved my last min job i booked in, so no longer going 8.30-6.30, just 8.30-4, tho I'll probably start before 8 to finish a little earlier.

I’m dreading it. Boiling hot Yr6 classroom. They are at that age where lots of them need deodorant but don’t wear it yet. It’s going to be horrible.

Indeed.
And what about staff in wards and departments with no ac?
There are plenty of those.
Allow staff working outside and in kitchens etc
We need to adapt accordingly and take responsibility for ourselves

Try being a chef! You'll be fine.

You could be doing a 20 hour shift in Hades wearing a fur coat, fleece lined leggings, a Christmas jumper, and a merino wool base layer... ON THE ACTUAL SUN 🌞

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We either suffer or it doesn't get done. It's OK to worry about the heat and I don't think anyone should be having a go at you as you said you are going in regardless, so good for you.

Anyone not going in under the same circumstances on the other hand..........

The single unusual thing which I've found helps in the heat is to have a long strip of fabric worn as a scarf, which is doused in cold water and wrung out as much as you are comfortable with. Renew the dousing, to taste.

A traditional paper fan, or clipboard, or thin file of patient's notes, also works....

USB powered fans don't require PAT testing, I have a really good one for my office. Best £20 I've ever spent. Also hand-held fans are a thing.

You want to work 12 hours shift on the wards, do you think the nursing staff would have a leg to stand on ? Even in Winter sweating within 20 minutes into the shift !

They say it's for infection control and for the comfort of the staff.

I don't think its fair to say we stop. At least I've never come across anything other than a school sports day be cancelled.

We just moan about it.

I think people are talking about hand held and neck fans not dragging a tower fan to work

Mad. I’m flying to southern Spain tomorrow for a holiday with my family who live there. When I get there my Mum will have worked a day going between jobs homecaring for elderly people out there in the 38-42°C heat. Some of them have aircon, some don’t, some of the ones who do can’t afford to run it. Believe me her car will be boiling.

She will take a big water with her. Probably short sleeves? Sun cream for sure. She’s Irish, pasty skin. Will be uncomfortable but fine. I’m glad she taught me to be resilient.

Everyone suggesting to take a fan. Who us going to PAT test all those fans?

How do you not know that's a requirement?

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I’m with you, OP.
It’s like people have forgotten that common chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes etc….can be severely affected by high temperatures despite normally being well regulated.
People who struggle in high temps wouldn’t choose to be kiln workers, farmers, bakers, blast furnace operators 🙄
Whinge away, OP….I’ll join you. Perimenopause has removed my ability to deal with heat and I’ll be clinging on to my inhaler for good measure!