{"id":4962,"date":"2026-11-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/?p=4962"},"modified":"2026-10-29T21:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:51:50","slug":"canicule-ce-que-regarde-linspection-du-travail-et-qui-paie-les-heures-perdues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/en_us\/actualites\/prevention-des-risques\/canicule-ce-que-regarde-linspection-du-travail-et-qui-paie-les-heures-perdues\/","title":{"rendered":"Heatwave: what the labor inspectorate is looking at, and who pays for lost hours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A ministerial directive dated May 22, 2026, outlines the workplace heat control campaign. While not legally binding, it clearly states what the inspector will be looking for in your workplace. In other words, it&#039;s your checklist, written by the inspector who will be verifying it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The period and sectors targeted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign covers the period from June 1st to September 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five sectors are explicitly targeted for inspections: building and public works, agriculture, catering, bakeries, and health and social action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay close attention to the last point. Personal care, home help, and social care services are in the crosshairs, something very few employers in the sector anticipated. The reason is logical: these workers operate in the homes of elderly people, often in homes without air conditioning, and in physically demanding jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The eight points that the inspector enters into his system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each intervention, the labor inspectorate records eight indicators. Here they are, in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive measures implemented. Provision of cold drinks indoors. Provision of cold drinks outdoors. Ventilation and sanitation of premises. Thermal comfort. Layout of outdoor workstations. Alert and emergency procedures. And, on construction sites, the existence of a sanitary storage area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take this list, go through it once with your supervisors, and you will have done the essential part of your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The grid that connects an accident to the heat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instruction proposes a grid for determining liability, that is to say a method for establishing that an accident is related to heat. It consists of six criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intensity of the physical work performed. The duration of work before the accident. The exposure, whether indoors or outdoors. The lack of fresh water or breaks. The presence of prior symptoms, such as fatigue, cramps, or nausea. And the living conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This last criterion deserves a moment&#039;s attention, as it is surprising. It concerns seasonal and posted workers housed by their employer. A night spent in 32-degree heat in a prefabricated building without air conditioning is a contributing factor to accidents the following morning. The administration has decided: this matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are hosting employees, even temporarily, you are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mvu0nq6p-1h4q0x\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-15.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-15-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-15-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-15-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An absolute ban for young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young workers cannot be assigned to jobs that expose them to extreme temperatures. There are no exceptions, which is rare in the Labor Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are hosting apprentices, interns or seasonal workers under the age of 18, this is a red line to be aware of and to make known to your management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who pays when the business stops?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the question every leader immediately asks, and it&#039;s a legitimate one. Three mechanisms exist, and they cannot be combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the construction and public works sector, the inclement weather scheme for paid leave funds takes priority during orange or red alerts. Heatwaves were added to this scheme by a decree in June 2024, which was a significant new development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partial activity (short-time work) can be used in exceptional circumstances. However, it cannot be combined with the inclement weather compensation scheme for the construction industry, nor with time off in lieu. Time off in lieu, finally, is subject to restrictions. It is capped at one hour per day or eight hours per week, over a period of twelve months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An argument to use internally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a site manager or production manager tells you that we cannot stop because it costs too much, you do not have to argue about health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can answer regarding funding. Here are the three existing schemes; this is the one that applies to our situation, and here is what it covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is often much more effective, because it shifts the conversation from the moral register to the register of management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is being prepared in March, not in July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most companies only discover the issue when vigilance is triggered. This is the worst possible time, because anything effective takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#039;s what&#039;s decided upstream. The heat risk assessment, job by job, is included in the single risk assessment document, which requires observing actual work practices rather than simply copying a template. Work on the building includes roof insulation, ventilation, solar films, and sunshades. Equipment is purchased, such as refrigerated water coolers, fans, appropriate clothing, and ventilated helmets. Finally, work schedules are revised, which involves discussions with employees and sometimes an amendment to the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes training for management in recognizing warning signs, and a review of your emergency procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this is prepared in March, decided in April, and implemented in May. In July, all that remains is to put it into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mvu0p8q5-8wcw88\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mdconseil-formation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-16-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warning signs your management should be aware of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical point that saves lives, and costs nothing to pass on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early warning signs include unusual fatigue, cramps, nausea, headaches, dizziness, intense thirst, and changes in behavior such as confusion, aggression, and incoherent speech. The skin may become red, hot, and dry, meaning that sweating stops, which is a sign of a serious condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency, with a fatality rate of fifteen to twenty-five percent. Do not wait for the person to recover on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And one organizational point: the decree mandates the reporting of any concerning physiological signs, with particular attention to isolated workers. If some of your employees work alone, this is the first issue to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the numbers say, and what they don&#039;t say<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Health France recorded seven fatal workplace accidents possibly linked to heat in the summer of 2024, and nine in the summer of 2025. In both cases, approximately two-thirds occurred in construction or agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One observation is worth noting: in the summer of 2024, none of these deaths occurred on an officially declared heatwave day. The administrative threshold, therefore, does not in itself provide protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And a significant limitation: there are no consolidated statistics on non-fatal heat-related workplace accidents. We know approximately how many deaths there are, but nothing about injuries. Public Health France itself acknowledges that its figures are underestimated, as they are based on reported cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The control campaign runs from June 1st to September 15th and targets five sectors, including health and social action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eight points are systematically checked. They constitute your preparation list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grid for determining whether an accident is attributable to heat includes the accommodation conditions of the employees housed there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young workers cannot be assigned to extreme temperatures, without any possibility of exception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three compensation schemes exist and cannot be combined: building weather scheme, partial activity, recovery of hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TO GO FURTHER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to review the eight checkpoints before the next season? It&#039;s a half-day exercise, and it can be done well in advance. Write to us to discuss it.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Une instruction minist\u00e9rielle du 22 mai 2026 organise la campagne de contr\u00f4le sur la chaleur au travail. 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