Work environment

A poor environment can make physiotherapy work uncomfortable, stressful and even unsafe. But there are things you can do. This section looks at some of the common problems.

Temperature

Working at a reasonable temperature is important not only for your comfort but also your health and safety.

Understand your rights
Optimum indoor working temperature is between 18⁰C and 24⁰C

Ventilation and infection control

Your employer must provide sufficient fresh or purified air to your workplace. Find out what to do if adequate ventilation isn't in place.

Explore solutions
Ventilation: by law, your employer must provide sufficient fresh or purified air to your workplace

Inadequate work spaces and welfare facilities

Cramped spaces, inadequate equipment and lack of welfare facilities can all impact on your wellbeing as well as your health and safety.

Learn how to speak up
Patients will be able to book appointments with physiotherapists at their local GP practice

Building maintenance

Hazards such as RAAC and asbestos must be appropriately maintained, so learn how to address this with your employer.

Find out how to raise concerns
Asbestos in the workplace can remain in situ if it is contained