A2H GO
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Is there any regulation around the the temperature of a working office environment?
I'm normally a hot person, sleep without covers in winter etc, yet our office is bloody freezing constantly and no matter how much people complain they can't seem to sort it out.
Literally can't feel my fingers and people sitting in cardigans and coats. 
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Fonz
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i think there is a minimum level before PPE should be provided, ie those working in freezers and other cold environments the rules done apply to if PPE is offered.
what the magic value is i dont know....
probably some get out phrase like "provide a comfortable working environment" which is subjective to what is considered "comfortable"
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Robin
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Wtf, do you work in a fridge?
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A2H GO
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Tallest building in Manchester.
Apparently because it's so old there's nothing the can do about improving the in-built air-con system which constantly blows out freezing cold air. 
[Edited on 06-09-2013 by A2H GO]
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sc0ott
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Im sure there is, but i dont think theyll send you home like what schools do.
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Nath
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We got sent home once in my old job, but can't remember if it was too hot or too cold Helpful I know.
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Ian W
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There is a minimum temperature that is must be iirc but no maximum
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tom130691
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block the vents
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
Is there any regulation around the the temperature of a working office environment?
I'm normally a hot person, sleep without covers in winter etc, yet our office is bloody freezing constantly and no matter how much people complain they can't seem to sort it out.
Literally can't feel my fingers and people sitting in cardigans and coats.
Well it averaged -3 by my ramp for the bulk of last winter so i'd say there's probably not much in the way of min temp legislation Ash.
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p4ult
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16
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/temperature.htm
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SVM 286
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F*cking hell! It wasn't anywhere near 16 where I worked for about four out of the past twelve months.
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A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by p4ult
16
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/temperature.htm
Need to get a thermometer up in here.
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mike56gte
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get a little plug in heater to sit next to you.
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BarnshaW
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mine is 24 and thats too fucking cold
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
F*cking hell! It wasn't anywhere near 16 where I worked for about four out of the past twelve months.
Only applies to offices.
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Ronson
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As said 16dc is the point where elf n safety consider it too cold to work in (I don't really consider 16dc cold tbh 10dc and lower then it starts to bite) you can (I think) refuse to work in temperatures like you're experiencing even if your employer says you cant, its up to them to provide a safe and comfortable working environment.
There is no limit on how hot it can be though.
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A2H GO
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I would love it if it was red hot, being cold is a different story though, especially when you go the gym after and have to spend half an hour warming up first
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Ronson
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Complain to health and safety, stop whinging, everyone is happy.
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JordyCarter
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Yeah i think there is something you can do in terms of health and saftey.
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Dave
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Jesus Christ, some real first world problems here 
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AlunJ
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Bloody hell, you'd be fucked in an outside job if you think that's cold
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Ronson
As said 16dc is the point where elf n safety consider it too cold to work in (I don't really consider 16dc cold tbh 10dc and lower then it starts to bite) you can (I think) refuse to work in temperatures like you're experiencing even if your employer says you cant, its up to them to provide a safe and comfortable working environment.
There is no limit on how hot it can be though.
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
Bloody hell, you'd be fucked in an outside job if you think that's cold
At least in an outside job you're moving around to keep warm. Sat at a desk in a cold room you freeze, especially your mouse hand!
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
F*cking hell! It wasn't anywhere near 16 where I worked for about four out of the past twelve months.
Only applies to offices.
Like they need it Robin
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baza31
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Can't you get a camp fire going or owt
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