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My understanding is that the maximum surface temperature of radiators should not exceed 43°C. In the event that this is exceeded to the extent that a resident in a hotel for instance suffers burns, what would be the HS Regulation applying?
The background to this is that I have identified the problem and have been asked to reference the leagal standard applying and want to be sure I get it right!
Many thanks.
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Regulation 13 of PUWER
Also guidance available in various Brirish Standards about surface temperatures and burn/reaction times.
Older people are less responsive/less sensitive to high surface temperatures.
Also I think there was a HSE guidance book on h&s in care homes etc, not sure if this is still available.
I would guess the NHS also publish a HTM (Health Technical Memorandum) guide with respect to hot surfaces and hot water etc.
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HSE guidance on Scalding and burning -Risks from hot water and hot surfaces for health and social care sector:- http://www.hse.gov.uk/he...ces/scalding-burning.htmIf it is a "complex" hotel premises, it may require professional input from a heating engineer ( not an ordinary plumber!) as reducing the surface temperature may have unforssen consequences i.e. not provide adequate heating. It is all to do with "heat exchange" and surface temperature is only one of the factors!
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