2006-07-18 01:57:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There is no fixed Maximum temperature. In some industries, temperatures regularly max out at over 50 celcius (for example in foundries, mines etc) and therefore there is no upper limit.
Many schools close during heatwaves as concentration becomes harder at extreme temperatures, and there is no real point in continuing classes. Businesses however require output regardless of the heat!
I understand that if employers expect you to work in colder temperatures they may be required to provide you with effective thermal clothing, but I don't think there is a limit there either otherwise CTD (Controlled Temperature Distrubution) warehouses would have difficulty operating.
Unfortunately durig this heatwave we're just going to have to enjoy the fine weather!
To answer your question fully, employees CANNOT refuse to work in purely due to the temperature, but you may wish to request leave or holiday to escape from the heat.
2006-07-18 02:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by Chris M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Legal Temperatures To Work In
2016-11-03 03:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember something from a couple of years ago that employees were sent home because of the heat. Didn't they bring in some workplace regs? I'm not sure if it was about 85 degrees. If your employees are doing everything possible such as putting air conditioning on cold and putting fans on closing blinds and such I don't think you have a leg to stand on by refusing to work. I have a trick for you though if you work at a desk, fill a tray with loads of ice cubes get a table fan and position so its blowing over the ice and it instantly cools you down!! Sorry if that wasn't much help.
2006-07-18 02:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by vanessa s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minimum temperature that applies to English law 16oC.
There is no maximum temperature however under The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require that during working hours “the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable”
Your employer determines what 'Reasonable' is, and knowing most employers, reasonable could be anything.
2006-07-18 02:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by yhs4260 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set temperature for employees to refuse work in.
2006-07-18 02:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by chazza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HSE guidance publication, Thermal Comfort in the Workplace, seeks to define thermal comfort, and states:
'An acceptable zone of thermal comfort for most people in the UK lies roughly between 13°C (56°F) and 30°C (86°F), with acceptable temperatures for more strenuous work activities concentrated towards the bottom end of the range, and more sedentary activities towards the higher end.'
Note that this is 'guidance' only. There is a statutory minimum but no statutory maximum
2006-07-18 02:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no maximum temp in the worklace regs but the health and safety at work act forces employers to safeguard their employee's heal safety and welfare whilst at work.
In short, if you can prove that the heat of the building you are working at is having a detrimental effect on your health (athsma attacks etc) then your employer is obliged to remedy the situation or give you paid leave until the situation is remedied
2006-07-18 10:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by enigma_variation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a legal maximum temperature in the uk.
2006-07-18 02:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any temperature. They call it quitting.
2006-07-18 02:01:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋