how_supra Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We have no air con, our windows barely open and its flippin muggy. alert alert office meltdown................. Don't get me wrong, I love the summer, but heat exhaustion pending...........can't be arsed to work..............la la la la la..............need beer..........................mmmmmmmmmmmmm ice cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Air con all the way Nice and cool, does look hot out side though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 Air con all the way Nice and cool, does look hot out side though. Silence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Yep have air-con too in this office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motley Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We have the air con on the doors open to the Industrial Freezer next door!!!!!!! blast of air at -18 great for cooling down. To hot to work so we have been seeing how far you can send a wheat crunchie with a plastic light saber!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Flash Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We've had aircon recently installed .... but have not yet got the Planning Permission to put the condensers outside the building So we can look at the system while roasting our nuts off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Aren't there guidelines for working conditions? I'm pretty sure that employers have to supply heating if the workplace is to cold - thought it might be a similar story if it's too hot. Get a fan on your desk or where you work, it'll be the same air but it still cools you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 We aren't allowed to spend money on items which are not core to our business - including air con. At least I'm not the only one melting today then............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motley Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I believe there are office regulations on how cold an office can be but none for how hot it can be. Bloody shame I WANT TO GO HOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I thought it was 40degC in your office before you can quit but you could be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprz_rz Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace? The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 lay down particular requirements for most aspects of the working environment. Regulation 7 of these deals specifically with the temperature in indoor workplaces and states that: (1) During Working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable. However, the application of the regulation depends on the nature of the workplace, i.e. a bakery, a cold store, an office, a warehouse. The associated ACOP goes on to explain: The temperature in workrooms should provide reasonable comfort without the need for special clothing. Where such a temperature is impractical because of hot or cold processes, all reasonable steps should be taken to achieve a temperature which is as close as possible to comfortable. 'Workroom' means a room where people normally work for more than short periods. The temperature in workrooms should normally be at least 16 degrees Celsius unless much of the work involves severe physical effort in which case the temperature should be at least 13 degrees Celsius. These temperatures may not, however, ensure reasonable comfort, depending on other factors such as air movement and relative humidity. HSE have produced a publication called Thermal Comfort in the Workplace HSG194, ISBN 0717624684, £3.50, which provides further guidance. Although there is no maximum temperature stated in the regulations, the guidance states: 'An acceptable zone of thermal comfort for most people in the UK lies roughly between 13°C (56°F) and 30°C (86°F), with acceptable temperatures for more strenuous work activities concentrated towards the bottom end of the range, and more sedentary activities towards the higher end. Because the maximum temperature is not stated in the regulation itself, the status of the ACOP must be explained and some cases may require advice or interpretation. You may need to discuss measures such as, shading of windows, insulation of pipes, providing air cooling plant etc. Questions may be raised regarding humidity, information on which can be taken from HSG132, Sick Building Syndrome. In addition, questions may also raised regarding air conditioning, air movement, use of fans and what the employers duty is here. This question would also therefore move onto regulation 6, Ventilation. The question may also cover some aspects of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, especially for those working in warehouses or cold stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We're aircon'd at work too.... I'm still glad I'm not there though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 office boys try and do some manual labour for a few days in this heat and you may find the pen pushing a bit easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 A bit of heat and you all start fainting over with heat exhaustion Muggy it was 34 degrees and 95% humidity here today Aircon is my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 office boys try and do some manual labour for a few days in this heat and you may find the pen pushing a bit easier and office girlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 A bit of heat and you all start fainting over with heat exhaustion Muggy it was 34 degrees and 95% humidity here today Aircon is my friend you're hardcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 and office girlies we don`t mind hot office girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 we don`t mind hot office girls I walked into that one didn't I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Wimps, the lot of ya. Try living in south florida during the summertime. Top that off with having the job of pouring concrete house foundations in that heat.... I had a great tan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Wimps, the lot of ya. Try living in south florida during the summertime. Top that off with having the job of pouring concrete house foundations in that heat.... I had a great tan though. Typically british we moan when its hot and moan when its cold........... Heat is situational. I wouldn't be moaning if I was lying on a beach wearing a bikini with a JD and coke in my hand............................in fact bring it on............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I wouldn't be moaning if I was lying on a beach wearing a bikini Sorry I don't know you and don't take this the wrong way but I seriously hope you are a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I don't see your problem. Im stuck in a room with 3 Air con fans pumping out freezing cold air 24/7 because the machines are more important than the work staff. If im hot in here then i HAVE to turn the cold air on, if i'm freezing then tuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Heat is situational. I wouldn't be moaning if I was lying on a beach wearing a bikini with a JD and coke in my hand............................in fact bring it on............ Sorry I don't know you and don't take this the wrong way but I seriously hope you are a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Sorry I don't know you and don't take this the wrong way but I seriously hope you are a female. I am.................. In fact we met at the Surrey RR day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 I don't see your problem. Im stuck in a room with 3 Air con fans pumping out freezing cold air 24/7 because the machines are more important than the work staff. If im hot in here then i HAVE to turn the cold air on, if i'm freezing then tuff. Moan moan moan!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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