As temperatures continue to rise across the UK, working in hot weather poses real health and safety risks for exterior cleaning professionals — especially window cleaners who spend long hours outdoors.
That’s why the Window Cleaners Association (WCA) has created a Toolbox Talk Template: Working in Hot Weather, which is now available to all members to download and customise.
✅ What It’s For
This ready-to-use 3-page template is designed to help you:
- Educate your staff on heat risks and symptoms of heat-related illness
- Comply with legal obligations under UK health and safety law
- Encourage good practice, hydration, and sun protection on the job
- Keep clear records of safety briefings and who attended them
The template can be customised with your company name, logo, and address, making it quick to integrate into your existing safety processes.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
WCA Liability Disclaimer
This template is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or health and safety advice and should not be considered a substitute for a full and up-to-date workplace risk assessment.
While this template reflects current best practices and aligns with HSE guidance at the time of publication, it is the responsibility of each employer to ensure that any toolbox talk or policy they implement complies with the most recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice and any specific conditions of their worksite or risk profile.
The WCA accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this template.
📚 HSE Guidance Used
This template references key principles from the following official UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sources:
We strongly recommend that all members check these links regularly and ensure their procedures reflect the most up-to-date HSE advice.