A “heat wave plan” triggered in the public service

The administration is organized to cope with the heat wave. Therefore, Due to the hot weather. Meanwhile, the Minister of Public Action, the Public Service and the Simplification Laurent Marcangeli has just announced the implementation of a “heat wave” in the public service from Tuesday 1^is July.

“Our public officials are mobilizing to guarantee the continuity of our public services. Consequently, in particular with the most fragile, despite intense heat conditionshe says. We are by their side to protect them and prevent risks. Furthermore, ” The minister has just sent a circular to public employers to call them to “vigilance” in terms of. Therefore, protection of public officials against the effects of the heat wave.

Laurent Marcangeli requests them to apply several prevention measures with regard to these agents. Employers are thus asked to provide “At least” three liters of water per day “heat wave plan” triggered public to each agent. to preserve a “Guaranteed access” with portable and fresh water. These employers must also provide their agents with a room or a refresh space.

Development of work schedules, temporary stop of activity …

Public employers must also review the layout and occupation of workstations. They are also invited to “Arrange” workload. schedules and, “More generally”, work organization “In order to remove or limit the duration and intensity of exposure to heat and provide rest periods”. Particular attention must also be paid to agents working outdoors and the most vulnerable agents, adds the minister.

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Employers will also be able to decide. the case with the temporary judgment of the activity of their service, “If the evaluation reveals that the measures taken are insufficient with regard to climatic conditions ”. In all cases. the “heat wave plan” triggered public prevention measures that will be taken “Must take into account the context and specific constraints of each service to ensure its continuity and take into account the specific needs and vulnerabilities of users of the public service concerned”EXPlique Laurent Marcangels in sa circuliaire.

This circular. as a reminder, is taken in application of a decree of May 27 which imposed on private and public employers to take measures to protect their employees and agents in the event of strong heat episodes. Provisions which are part of the National Plan for Climate Change (PNACC) of the government. The entry into force of these measures. this Tuesday 1^is July, therefore coincides with the scorching episode that the country knows.