All workers have the right to work in reasonable conditions and it’s the duty of employers and business owners to ensure that thermal comfort is optimised.
The Health And Safety Executive states that thermal comfort is affected by six factors: air temperature, radiant temperature, air velocity, humidity, clothing and metabolic heat.
Here’s a look at the HSE guidelines on ways for managers and business owners to manage temperatures to achieve thermal comfort in indoor workplaces such as factories and warehouses.
The workplace should be kept at a reasonable temperature (usually no less than 16 degrees C). Adequate heating and cooling systems are needed to maintain a comfortable air temperature and level of humidity.
The systems must comply with safety regulations and must not emit dangerous or strong-smelling fumes into the environment.
Employees must also have sufficient space to work comfortably.
Employers must ensure that workers have the following:
Employers must provide:
If workers frequently complain about workplace temperatures then the thermal conditions must be monitored and registered in the risk management programme.
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