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Is there a law that dictates the lowest and highest temprature that an employee can be asked to work in?

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Jack

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require that during working hours these temperatures inside buildings shall be reasonable.

shagkitten21

there is a law too keep temperatures at a comfortable level (a minimum of 13 degrees C where the work involves physical activity; 16 degrees C for 'sedentary' workplaces (eg offices) - there's no maximum limit)

hope this helps

Tamerin1

there are laws stating a lowest temp at which you can comfortably work but there are no laws saying you cant work if it is hot, summer etc. Consult with your local health and safety rep if you have one.

dee9166

people are correct that there is no determined upper level with regards to the lower level this is NOT set in law any longer it is quoted as a recommendation..... but your employer should give you an enviroment which is reasonable...

jacqueline g

Yes there is im not sure what they are consult h& S rep or trade union

Pleasant Peter Perkins

In the UK...Office environments must reach 16 Celsius within the first hour of work to be legally acceptable. There is no upper limit, though employers have a duty of care to ensure that employees are not subjected to unreasonable temperatures.

annazzz1966

I know in the US, it depends on the kind of job you preform.

Al

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

16Â°C/61Â°F except where severe physical effort is used (13Â°C/55Â°F ). As said above, no maximum temperature.

dennisgonzalezdgm

no law just a recomendation

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