1. Workplace temperature
Your employees need to be able work without discomfort caused by environments that are too hot or too cold.
Where work requires less physical effort, such as in an office, temperatures should be at least 16 degrees Celcius. For those working on activities that require more effort, the minimum temperature can be reduced to 13 degrees Celcius.
There is a risk to the health of your employees if they are exposed to higher or lower temperatures. This could cause heat or cold stress.
Risk assessment
You should do a risk assessment to ensure that the health of your employees is not at risk. While doing this, take into consideration personal and environmental factors such as
- clothing
- humidity
- radiant heat
- body activity
- duration of exposure
- ambient temperatures.
Find out how carry out a risk assessment