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I am sure that this will have been discussed in depth before, but can I ask members to clarify the legal position regarding the provision of thermal confort in the workplace? Specifically, a fabrication factory where workers are involved in fabricating and welding heavy steel components.
The factory is unheated and workers are starting to complain about the cold.
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From memory and I may not be 100% correct it's a recommended 16 degrees minimum going down to 13 degrees if physical activity involved, however it can be extremely difficult to please everyone. Good luck.
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I believe Johnmc is correct on his temperatures however this is where the term "Reasonably Practicable" comes in.
In a lot of warehouses it may not be reasonably practicable to provide heating because of cost over benefit, if this is the case then the last resort (PPE) comes in, it may be you will need to provide them with reasonable clothing for cold weather.
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We have a warehouse with a heater/blower unit, but when the shutters are open the temperature can drop quickly. It will then take a while for it to return to a suitable level.
Because of this, we provide Thermal clothing (l"Long-Johns") that can be worn underneath. This has managed to satisfy most of our staff most of the time. They get to keep these and treat them as their own and are replaced when worn out etc.
It's a simple cosy effective solution that works for us.
Pete
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Hi I believe the 16 and 13 degree temperatures are relating the Welfare Regs. And the issue of thermal comfort is, from the HSE perspective, more complex. Here is a link to thermal comfort advice on their website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/te...rature/thermal/index.htmIan
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