Comments on: Legal maximum temperature in the workplace

By: Brendan Bishop

Brendan Bishop — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:31:37 +0000

There is a legal minimum indoor temperature: 13oC (55oF) for those doing strenuous work, the TUC wants a maximum working temperature of 30oC (86oF) – and 27oC (81oF) for those doing strenuous work. When the heat hits the maximum, employers should reduce the temperature. The TUC recommends fans or portable air conditioning

By: John Wakeman

John Wakeman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:29:52 +0000

‘It is farcical that we have a legal minimum but no legal maximum for workplace temperatures. Extreme heat can be just as dangerous as extreme cold. While there is no legal maximum working temperature, Britain’s workers are not protected from sweatshop conditions.’

By: Sally Andrews

Sally Andrews — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:26:18 +0000

Good morning, I was wondering if there is a maximum room temperature you are permitted to work in? Where I work, the temperature reguarly reaches 25-30C (with high humidity) but management refuse to install aircon. … There are guidelines, there is no legal maximum. It’s varies between 28-31 degrees c in our office

By: Rapid racking

Rapid racking — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:25:31 +0000