Temperatures in the kitchen at Bistro 8 in Caerphilly hit 51C on the hottest day of the year on Monday. It will re-open on Wednesday with space made in the walk-in fridge for staff to nip in and cool down.
The wording of the title made it sound like authorities forced them to close. In this case the manager/owner decided to shut down because it was too hot for their own staff, so kudos to them.
Not sure about worker rights in the UK, but I am pretty sure in Germany the restaurant would have to shut down whether the manager or owner wants to or not.
heat protection rules in Germany are actually quite weak, above 30 they have to let you wear some lighter clothing and give you water… but yeah I think over 50 would not be allowed
The wording of the title made it sound like authorities forced them to close. In this case the manager/owner decided to shut down because it was too hot for their own staff, so kudos to them.
Not sure about worker rights in the UK, but I am pretty sure in Germany the restaurant would have to shut down whether the manager or owner wants to or not.
heat protection rules in Germany are actually quite weak, above 30 they have to let you wear some lighter clothing and give you water… but yeah I think over 50 would not be allowed
Above 30 degrees, your employer has to take measures to cool down your working place. A room above 35 mustn’t be used for work.