Does the minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius apply to waiting rooms where the door is constantly opening and closing?
A. Regulation 7 Approved Code of Practice states: Para 43 – ‘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’. Para 44 – ‘Para 43 does not apply to rooms or parts of rooms where it would be impractical to maintain these temperatures, for example in rooms which have to be open to the outside, or where food or other products have to be kept cold. In such cases the temperature should be as close to those mentioned in para 43 as is practical’. Source – Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Approved Code of Practice pages 12-13 Please note: DenMed Training accepts no responsibility for the interpretation of the above information.
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