There is no air conditioning inside the bin lorries.
Glasgow’s refuse workers claim they are sweltering inside bin lorries with no air conditioning as the city continues to bask in the sunshine.experiencing a heatwave that has seen record temperatures in some parts of the country, workers have also raised concerns about heavy PPE equipment which they say is too hot to work in.
Hats with neck coverings have previously been provided, but staff indicated they preferred to use their own headwear. Fans have also been installed in vehicles where necessary. “The clothing that we use isn’t adequate – it is alright for the winter – but it is certainly not good for the summer because it is quite thick so the PPE also has a detrimental effect on how we carry out our duties.
“The council is also supposed to bring bottles of water out to the workers on site but this hasn’t happened either and staff are having to drive back to the depot to keep hydrated.” “It’s a heavy manual labour task. They don’t have the ability to sit in an office with a fan. They are right in the sun.
“Various measures are in place to help staff deal with the sun and the heat and staff are briefed on what to do.
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