Min Temp at Work?

aaroncaz

Found this:

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.'






http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/temperature.htm


And what can you do if your place of works does not comply? Like mine, where we are wearing thermals and still frozen:mad:

bethesda

some factories are really cold (depends on product being made) - so cold you have to wear a hat under your hairnet! in those places the quicker you work the warmer you are and you just hope the line doesn't go down

aaroncaz

bethesda wrote: »

some factories are really cold (depends on product being made) - so cold you have to wear a hat under your hairnet! in those places the quicker you work the warmer you are and you just hope the line doesn't go down

Not a factory, a big retail store who won't spend the money on a new heating system. Just the thought of it, being cold until next March or later is daunting:eek:

bethesda

aaroncaz wrote: »

Not a factory, a big retail store who won't spend the money on a new heating system. Just the thought of it, being cold until next March or later is daunting:eek:

omg - id go work for waterstones if i were you! their store is always cosy and warm;)

BitterAndTwisted

Better stock upon thermal undies. Most retail stores might be comfortable for those working there but going in some of them in the winter when you're all bundled up in layers, coats and scarves are sweltering and not conducive to spending money.

aaroncaz

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Better stock upon thermal undies. Most retail stores might be comfortable for those working there but going in some of them in the winter when you're all bundled up in layers, coats and scarves are sweltering and not conducive to spending money.

I couldn't put any more layers on, sure I would fall over..............This weekend, it was freezing in my section, even customers commented on it! Is there nothing to done to make the company do something about it?

Googlewhacker

have you actually measured the temperature?

aaroncaz

No, but it was last year upstairs,where it was 14 degrees(they closed that section when it hit 13 for one evening) I know we were colder than them. as I was sent there yesterday to warm up for an hour....... I suppose I need to buy a Thermometer.

BrownGirl

Sorry I can't help - we have a similar problem in our office and have been taking temperature regularly using thermometers provided by them. Most of us are waddling around like the Michelin Man as we have so many layers on and I've developed the ability to type whilst wearing gloves. Anyway, I did speak to my Union Rep who said they could put pressure on management to bring in additional heating to raise it above 16degC but that hasn't appeared as yet.

Good luck and hope you get something sorted soon

aaroncaz

BrownGirl wrote: »

Sorry I can't help - we have a similar problem in our office and have been taking temperature regularly using thermometers provided by them. Most of us are waddling around like the Michelin Man as we have so many layers on and I've developed the ability to type whilst wearing gloves. Anyway, I did speak to my Union Rep who said they could put pressure on management to bring in additional heating to raise it above 16degC but that hasn't appeared as yet.

Good luck and hope you get something sorted soon

Thanks, I have gloves too, with some rubber bits on them, am getting quiet good at using them! I just wonder why there is a min temp regulation:

Regulation 7 of these Regulations deals specifically with the temperature in indoor workplaces and states that:

When companies are not complying by them:mad: also where I work, the staff that have been there for a few years don't complain, either they have given up or don't want to rock the boat! There must be someone to report them too?? Not one member of mangement asked today if we were ok, or to go and get a hot drink, which you should do!!:mad:

aaroncaz

Ok here we go:


http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/HealthAndSafetyAtWork/DG_4016686