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Is there a law which states an office can be to hot to work in ?
Asked by stanvandamn69
Imagine the scene, its 1-3 degrees outside and we are sitting in our office with loads of fans blowing and wearing shorts and T-Shirts. The office is still unbearable to work in. There is sweat dripping of our foreheads.
Does anyone know if there is a law for an office being to hot to work in and where I can speak to to sort this as our company are not helping. Thanks for your advice.
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Apart from the minimum temperature (Ofices Shops and Railway Premises Act) you are relying on the Health & Safety at Work Act which is not prescriptive about temperature. You would have to show that the temperature/humidity or whatever rendered it detrimental to health and safety. A more convincing argument in the present financial climate might be the cost of that wasted heat. Every £ spent on heating is £ off the profits ... and who in their right mind would pour barrow loads of money out the windows.
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No, there is only a law against places too cold to work in which i think is about 13 Degrees Celsius
Answered by Green-Monkey
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It would be somewhere in health and safey. Have you spoken to your union rep? I dont think there actually is a maximum, but employers do have to ensure that it is comfortable for workers.
and drink plenty of water :)
Answered by stokielass8
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In the UK I believe the Shops, Offices and Railway Premises act covers it
The UK Health & Safety Executive have a recommendation, plus they will sell you a book: http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/temperature.htm
but they have a view on everything
Answered by Terry H
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