To: HM government
Too hot to work - maximum allowable temperatures in all businesses
We need legislation to make it illegal for people to have to work in non air conditioned workplaces over a max allowable heat reading - this is the reading of the temperature in the building (office,workshop,warehouse,shop ECT) in the main work area i suggest temperatures no higher than 23 to 27 deg C. these rules cannot apply in businesses that are by nature hot but those workers need to be given PPE appropriate to their job
Why is this important?
First and formost its an issue of health and safety for both staff and where aplicable customers or other members of the public, having to work in a enviroment that is too hot has deleterious effects on people, having a ready supply of cool water helps but is not enough in the height of summer. Added to the fact that people are more productive while comfortable and also excessive heat can damage stock of certain types.
