Adverse weather policy template

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Our Adverse Weather Policy ensures employee safety and productivity during challenging weather conditions, minimising disruption and ensuring clear guidelines.

10 minute read • 1 February 2025
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Adverse weather policy

1   Overview

1.1   The purpose of this policy is to cover rules for employees where an extreme weather event occurs that may affect there ability to travel to site.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

3   General principles

3.1   [Company] acknowledges that employees may occasionally have problems travelling to and from work due to either severe weather conditions or major disruptions to public transport.

3.2   Whilst the Company is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees, it must also ensure that its business is not unduly disrupted by external factors.

This policy therefore sets out the duties of employees to attend for work during severe weather conditions

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What is this for?

Employers have a duty of care to protect the health and safety of employees and it is important that employees are not encouraged to attempt to travel to work in dangerous weather.

Similarly, where weather has deteriorated significantly during the working day, an employer should consider allowing employees to leave early to ensure they get home safely.

adverse weather policy template

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