Is there a law in ireland stating that a work place must be above a certain room temperature?

Question

i have to know as soon as possible. my school have turned off the heating and refuse to turn it on till january. there are loads of people out sick because its so cold in there

Answer 1

You can download the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 from the first site below. The National Irish Safety Organisation in a FAQ on Workplace Conditions answers the following question regarding the above act:

Is there a maximum temperature for an office?

"There is no maximum temperature stated under the regulations but as a guideline a minimum comfortable working temperature for indoor sedentary workers is 17.5 degrees centigrade and upper level for comfort is 27 degrees centigrade (when undertaking light duties)."