in england is their a top temperature and bottom temp to get sent home from work?

Question

in the winter it is really cold in my work but in the summer it is so hot the bosses give out ice creams
what temp is it illegal to make the staff stay at work

Answer 1

the minimum temperature is 16 degrees centigrade for normal work or 14 degrees for strenuous work.
I'm not sure if there is a maximum though.

Answer 2

There is no legislated temperature for heat.The temperature in workrooms should provide reasonable comfort without the need for special clothing. Where such a temperature is impractical because of hot or cold processes, all reasonable steps should be taken to achieve a temperature which is as close as possible to comfortable. 'Workroom' means a room where people normally work for more than short periods.
The temperature in workrooms should normally be at least 16 degrees Celsius unless much of the work involves severe physical effort in which case the temperature should be at least 13 degrees Celsius. These temperatures may not, however, ensure reasonable comfort, depending on other factors such as air movement and relative humidity.
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...

Answer 3

I think the minimum is 60 degrees Fahrenheit after an hour.
This is quite cold if you are sitting to do the job.
You won't get sent home though and at a later date they will deny that the temperature was low

Answer 4

There is no maximum temperature stated - however under health & safety it employers can't allow it to rise to a level where it could effect your health; also they are obliged to maintain a reasonable temperature where you can effectively perform your duties.

Answer 5

Here is the advice from the Health & Safety Executive

Answer 6

There is no maximum limit. 16 degrees is the minimum for sitting around type jobs though.

Answer 7

generally between 13 deg c and 30 deg c....dependant on the type of work....eg bakeries may be hotter....and cols stores colder (of course)

Answer 8

contact acas they will help you, with the right facts, all the best


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