2006-12-29 07:57:22 · 14 answers · asked by hotod 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it is 16 degrees celcius unless there is alot of phsical work then it is 13 degrees but there is no limit to the maximum temperature it is recommended that it should be 30 degrees c but has not been implemented as for bakerys and cold rooms etc they are the exeption
2006-12-29 08:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by bullet_2k4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a legal minimum indoor temperature: 13oC (55oF) for those doing strenuous work, 16oC (61oF) for those behind a desk.
But there is no equivalent if it gets too hot – which is farcical and dangerous, according to the Trades Union Congress.
The Workplace Regulations of 1992 stipulate that, during working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be "reasonable". There is also a requirement for "sufficient" thermometers to be provided so that employees can easily ascertain what the temperature is. These Regulations are accompanied by an HSE Approved Code of Practice which stipulates that, "where a reasonably comfortable temperature cannot be achieved throughout a workroom, local heating or cooling (as appropriate) should be provided." It adds that in extremely hot weather, fans and increased ventilation can be used instead of air conditioning.
2006-12-29 08:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Shaun D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the minimum temperature but in the summer of last year I was on a train from Nottingham - London St Pancras. (This was with Midland Mainline by the way) During the journey staff closed the MM's bar, saying that the air con had broken down and the temperature in the cabin had reached 32c. They said that legally, they were not permitted to work in temperatures of 32c or higher.
2007-01-02 05:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comes down to your work place.
If it is because of heating, then in some buildings this can be due to the age of the heaters that they cant turn them down or off or they take to long to power up.
If you feel ill due to the heat and you have worked over 2 years then go see your doctor and refuse to go back untill it is sorted. As if you are working for over two years for same employers, if they firse you, you can claim wrongfull dismissial
2006-12-29 08:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by chris s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the temperature drops below 20c for more than one hour. Don't guarantee that any British employer will pay any attention to that rule as there is always someone else willing to take your job and work under any conditions.
2006-12-29 08:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by Renewable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lower and higher temperature level in the uk but I cannot remember it. I used this excuse to go home from work twice and my employer could not argue.
If you have a union in your work place they can tell you. If not, contact any union and ask them.
2006-12-29 08:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cna refuse anytime you want. Just curious..how hot are we talking about? Do you have an OSHA rep at work? Maybe email OSHA and ask them if there is a heat limit.
2006-12-29 08:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by crazylifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the minimum is 16 degrees. Don't think there is a maximum temp
2006-12-29 08:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as he notifies his boss that he quits.
Unless you are discussing a heinous job where you are without heat completely and freezing to death, then there really isn't much that you can do.
2006-12-29 07:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any temp you want to leave. I quit my job at about 74f
2006-12-29 08:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by reckontheirlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋