...that there is a maximum working temperature of 38 degrees if you are tied to a workstation, such as office workers for example, but for people who work in factories, there isnt one because they can move around?
Is this true and If it is do you think it is fair?
2006-07-25 22:01:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 lay down particular requirements for most aspects of the working environment. Regulation 7 deals specifically with the temperature in indoor workplaces and states that:
‘During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable.’
Where the temperature in a workroom would otherwise be uncomfortably high, for example because of hot processes or the design of the building, all reasonable steps should be taken to achieve a reasonably comfortable temperature, for example by:
insulating hot plants or pipes;
providing air-cooling plant;
shading windows;
siting workstations away from places subject to radiant heat.
Where a reasonably comfortable temperature cannot be achieved throughout a workroom, local cooling should be provided. In extremely hot weather fans and increased ventilation may be used instead of local cooling.
2006-07-25 22:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Richard701 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no set maximum working temperature but there is a general duty on employers for the Health saftey and well being of employees
2006-07-26 05:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK there is NO maximum working temperature. This includes working in mines, foundries, offices on sunny days or bakeries.
HOWEVER, employers have a 'duty of care' to ensure that their employees welfare is cared for.
2006-07-26 05:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You all are spoilt with the benefits of Western civilization.....
Let me answer your question with questions.....
....do you know what is the temperature for workers in Africa, parts of Asia & Latin America?
have you seen pictures of kids working in the African mines with their bare hands......for a few cents a day?
......kids sitting cross-legged in carpet 'factories' in Pakistan or India for a few rupees a day?
...kids begging with fingerless stumps on the streets of Bangkok for a few bahts a day?
..... kids foraging in the 'smokey mountain' in Manila for a few pesos to bring home?
or kids who sell their axxes to perverts in Sao Paulo, La Paz
or Caracas to feed their younger siblings?
...for these kids there are no maximum or minimum temperatures, no working hours.......just grateful to have work.......food in the stomach..........dreamless sleep....... and to wake up alive to work again........
May be its not fair to bring up all the above to answer your question......but then, why query about a negligible discomfort when you have a good job and earn a fair pay?
2006-07-26 05:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO maximum temperature, but it is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their is adequate air conditioning or similiar in place.
2006-07-26 05:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employment Rules/regulation simply says fit and hygenic and healthy working condition suitable to the job
2006-07-26 05:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on which country you are in. In China your employer is meant to send you home if it goes above 40c - however the government never let it officially be over 40!
2006-07-26 05:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Intern 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the uk there is no maximum temperature
dont know about US
2006-07-26 05:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is no maximum... only a minimum.
2006-07-26 05:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by Saudi Geoff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a maximum, but not sure what it is..
2006-07-26 05:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Bob The Builder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋