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Posted By johnwaterson2773
I have been informed that the company I work for is about to move the accounts office into the main office. In total there will be 12 bodies in an area 40' x 16', with all normal office accessories moving with them.
My question is, is there a set space for x number of individuals in working in office space.
I have looked on the HSE site but can't find anything there, if anyone has any info it will be appreciated.
Thanks
John
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Posted By MT
If you have a look at the Workplace Regs, Regulation 10 covers Room Dimensions and Space.
ACOP 77 states:
"The total volume of the room, when empty, divided by the number of people normally working in it should be at least 11 cubic metres. In making this calculation, a room of part of a room which is more than 3m high should be counted as 3m high. The figure of 11 cubic metres per person is a minimum and may be insufficient if, for example, much of the room is taken up by furniture etc."
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Posted By holmezy
John
11 cubic meters per person is the recommended. This assumes all ceilings to be 3m high so even if your ceiling is 10m or 2m high, calculate based on 3m.
quick calc based on the figures you give, work out at approx 12m per person so should be ok. It then depends on what "extra" equipment you fill the room with.
Holmezy
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Holmezy
That is not quite right; when doing the calculation you should ignore any volume over the 3 m. If the height is less than 3 m, the actual height should be used.
Paul
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