LTB 021/23 - Re: Workplace Minimum Temperature & Workplace Thermometers

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LTB 021/23 - Re: Workplace Minimum Temperature & Workplace Thermometers
No. 021/2023

30 January 2023

Our Ref: E4/23

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

Re: Workplace Minimum Temperature & Workplace Thermometers:

Following a number of enquiries from CWU Representatives and members during the current cold weather regarding minimum workplace temperature and provision of workplace thermometers, we are re-issuing advice for the assistance of Branches and Health and Safety Representatives.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and Guidance is that employers should maintain a minimum temperature in indoor workplaces of 16C/61F or 13C/55F where employees undertake physical work.

For an office workplace therefore the minimum would be 16C or 61F.

Generally speaking, informal guides suggest the acceptable area of comfort for most types of work lies between 16C – 24C or 61F – 72F. Recent research has shown that concentration is reduced and therefore productivity suffers when working in a workplace which is too hot or too cold. Lack of concentration may also lead to increased risk of accident. More commonly workers can become irritable, and feel tired.

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