Is there a minimum working temperature?

falko89

globalds wrote: »

If you want to stay warm ..buy something to keep yourself warm.

My work area is impossible to heat or cool.

My company provide work wear but if I feel cold I look after myself.
I have worked for a while in an unheated warehouse and the company issued ski pants and jackets ..I am sure if the OP discusses his concerns with management they will help with the costs ...No one wants unhappy staff.
But the idea that a minimum temperature has to be maintained is ludicrous when many workplaces are actually open to the elements.

There are exceptions to the rule obviously, like those working in a cold store or something, but appropriate work wear should be supplied.

My last employer who's premises where equally as big incinerated all the left over rubbish and pieces of timber etc which heated the entire factory via blow heaters on the ceiling and heated the water. This guy sells all his left overs. We also got issued with t-shirts jumpers and body warmers,

I came on here a few months back with an issue about bullying, the general consensus was to speak to HR, so I eventually did, and basically got told to pull myself together and get on with it, I would expect a similar response to this, some folk don't give a damn if staff are unhappy or not, in tough times like this people should be grateful for a job is the general attitude.

globalds

I am just telling you how to solve your complaint.

There is no law that will legally oblige an employer to heat a workspace.
If it is so cold that all the machines freeze up then he suffers the consequences of his actions.

here is a link :
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/temperature.htm

The law does not state a minimum temperature, but the temperature in workrooms should normally be at least:

• 16°C, or
• 13°C if much of the work is physical.

The only bit that really matters is the red bit ..

skivenov

globalds wrote: »

You could get yourself some thermal underwear ..

That's the one if you don't want to rock the boat! Can always tax deduct it as having to buy your own safety gear.

denla

skivenov wrote: »

That's the one if you don't want to rock the boat! Can always tax deduct it as having to buy your own safety gear.

What happens if you're not earning enough to pay tax? What happens if the amount you spend is much more than the amount of tax you pay in a year? Thermal clothing is more expensive than casual clothing after all. And I don't believe an extra £4.99 cotton pants from Tesco will cut it. OP said it's warmer outside so a fleece won't be enough in that case. He'll need proper thermal jacket.

annie1975_2

A friend of mine where he works, in the winter last year it was minus 4 outside and minus 11 inside..Jeeez i don't know how they work in that temperature.They have to wear thermals.
Is there really a tax perk for buying thermals and the like?

globalds

denla wrote: »

What happens if you're not earning enough to pay tax? What happens if the amount you spend is much more than the amount of tax you pay in a year? Thermal clothing is more expensive than casual clothing after all. And I don't believe an extra £4.99 cotton pants from Tesco will cut it. OP said it's warmer outside so a fleece won't be enough in that case. He'll need proper thermal jacket.

You can keep throwing up excuses as to why this obstacle is impossible to solve or you can go and sort this thing out yourself ..
It probably even has some long term character building spin-offs.

Go outdoors has a set for £10.00 ..Think of it as an investment ..buy them on Saturday ..volunteer for some overtime on Monday as your now all toasty ..earn the £10 back in an hours or so ...

skivenov

You don't have to spend a lot of money.

Dress in layers to keep the warmth in. Stick a pair of tights on under your trousers, or wear two pairs of trousers.

System

skivenov wrote: »

Can always tax deduct it as having to buy your own safety gear.

Not a hope in hell for doing that. It is not classed as safety gear and it is not an expense that is wholly and exclusively for work as it can be used elsewhere.

falko89

globalds wrote: »

You can keep throwing up excuses as to why this obstacle is impossible to solve or you can go and sort this thing out yourself ..
It probably even has some long term character building spin-offs.

Go outdoors has a set for £10.00 ..Think of it as an investment ..buy them on Saturday ..volunteer for some overtime on Monday as your now all toasty ..earn the £10 back in an hours or so ...

Nearer 2 hours:( But yeah only option really, You can add layer after layer but then I find it becomes to bulky to work, I had a coat on last week and that was more of a hindrance than a help.

annie1975_2

falko89 wrote: »

Nearer 2 hours:( But yeah only option really, You can add layer after layer but then I find it becomes to bulky to work, I had a coat on last week and that was more of a hindrance than a help.

Its nearer 5 hours Falko89...Wage an hr £7.Minus £1.40 tax.Minus 84p NI.Then lose 41% in tax credits.Leaving you with a grand total of £1.89 per hr.