ABSTRACT
Note: these are minimum temperatures. Actual temperature could be higher to ensure reasonable comfort in the work area, e.g. offices may require a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) or more.
in high-temperature work areas such as boiler houses, furnace floors, etc.: – provide special cooling arrangements
in low-temperature work areas such as refrigerators, meat stores, etc.: – provide warm clothing – a warming room facility
in the open air or in buildings open to the atmosphere: – provide warm clothing in winter – the facility of a warming room
no maximum working temperature is quoted only that it must give reasonable comfort
high temperatures from sunlight may require the provision of blinds or window shading
heaters or coolers must not release injurious or offensive fumes into the workplace
sufficient thermometers to be located in work areas.
