Working in hot environments describes the conditions defined below or even more adverse conditions in the environment of a work station:

• Air temperature: 30° C
• Relative air humidity: 50%
• Air velocity: 0.1 m/sec

In the following cases, the term “working in hot environments” has to be considered especially:

• When employing pregnant women, nursing mothers or young people
• (Heavy) night work
• If employers need to provide showers for workers in accordance with EU “Coreper” provisions.

• Working Hours
• Workplace