Working with PC: is there a legal temperature that an office must be at?
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I would agree. There are only 2 people that sit in our office and both of us are female. I'm pregnant and was told by friends when I announced this 'oh lovely you'll have the added bonus of the extra heat that comes from the baby just in time for winter'. I'm still waiting for this!!! I would not be a person that feels the cold much but when in my sisters and mams house I've had to leave the houses to cool down and they've had no heating on! After a day in this office it is impossible to get the heat into me, i've had the heating on at home and put the fire on but to no avail. Simply getting sick of working with my jacket on. Its awkward and shouldnt be req IMO
I would agree. There are only 2 people that sit in our office and both of us are female. I'm pregnant and was told by friends when I announced this 'oh lovely you'll have the added bonus of the extra heat that comes from the baby just in time for winter'. I'm still waiting for this!!! I would not be a person that feels the cold much but when in my sisters and mams house I've had to leave the houses to cool down and they've had no heating on! After a day in this office it is impossible to get the heat into me, i've had the heating on at home and put the fire on but to no avail. Simply getting sick of working with my jacket on. Its awkward and shouldnt be req IMO
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Yes! there are 4 double radiators in the office would be more beneficial, maybe not cost effective, to switch them on. I brought in my own heater and was asked to switch it off and told the heating would be on throughout the day -this never happened. On top of that I have heard that the heat was never asked to be switched on by the boss. It would appear say one thing to staff and do the opposite/nothing. I have since gotten a dimplex off another manager which is now beside my desk but does not give off much heat.
Yes! there are 4 double radiators in the office would be more beneficial, maybe not cost effective, to switch them on. I brought in my own heater and was asked to switch it off and told the heating would be on throughout the day -this never happened. On top of that I have heard that the heat was never asked to be switched on by the boss. It would appear say one thing to staff and do the opposite/nothing. I have since gotten a dimplex off another manager which is now beside my desk but does not give off much heat.
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Do you know what the actual temperature is in the office?
Do you know what the actual temperature is in the office?
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As pointed out, since November 2007, there is a minimum temperature for offices.
Although it is subject to some caveats, i.e. the work is sedintary and is based upon so far as is reasonably practicable, if it is just a matter of an employer reluctant to turn the heating on at the beginning of October then that isn't a sufficient argument.
Also included in the new provisions is that employees have the right to access means of measuring temperature for themselves. It seems the easiest solution is to find out what the temperature is firstly. If it is below the 17.5 C, then they must introduce measures so that it is above this level after the first hour of work.
I suspect the manager is actually my Dad as no matter what the current weather, the heating was not allowed to be on until 1st November and was immediately switched off on 1st February.
As pointed out, since November 2007, there is a minimum temperature for offices.
Although it is subject to some caveats, i.e. the work is sedintary and is based upon so far as is reasonably practicable, if it is just a matter of an employer reluctant to turn the heating on at the beginning of October then that isn't a sufficient argument.
Also included in the new provisions is that employees have the right to access means of measuring temperature for themselves. It seems the easiest solution is to find out what the temperature is firstly. If it is below the 17.5 C, then they must introduce measures so that it is above this level after the first hour of work.
I suspect the manager is actually my Dad as no matter what the current weather, the heating was not allowed to be on until 1st November and was immediately switched off on 1st February.
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have been wearing my coat all week and have been seen. Whenever anyone enters my office they say 'God its cold in here' Didnt wanna rock the boat by continually asking, my position is subject to 6mths satisfactory probation but I'm also preganant, kinda caught in a catch 22 situation. Thankfully this morning when I arrived to work the heating was on. The rads are luke warm at the minute but at least its heat.
Downside is I'm suffering from a sore throat and stuffed nose now... can see a great weekend ahead!
have been wearing my coat all week and have been seen. Whenever anyone enters my office they say 'God its cold in here' Didnt wanna rock the boat by continually asking, my position is subject to 6mths satisfactory probation but I'm also preganant, kinda caught in a catch 22 situation. Thankfully this morning when I arrived to work the heating was on. The rads are luke warm at the minute but at least its heat.
Downside is I'm suffering from a sore throat and stuffed nose now... can see a great weekend ahead!
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I don't understand - where is the catch 22 situation?
What has this got to do with the substantive query? Colds are caused by a virus - not by lack of heating or cold weather.
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But when we are cold our bodies reduce the blood flow to our extremities in order to keep our core temperature up. This means that our ability to fight off the virus in our nose or sinus is reduced and the virus can take hold. Basically being cold doesn’t cause colds but if the virus is present we have a much higher chance of it beating our natural defences if we are cold.I don't understand - where is the catch 22 situation?
What has this got to do with the substantive query? Colds are caused by a virus - not by lack of heating or cold weather.
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Off topic but my understanding is that cold weather (especially of the sort that we experience in our climate) does not put much strain on an otherwise healthy immune system. Google around and you'll see that others generally seem to agree.
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If I argue the toss on this one I will breach the posting guidelines. My knowledge is just based on being married to a GP (and what she learned in college) ... but I’m sure you are correct
If I argue the toss on this one I will breach the posting guidelines. My knowledge is just based on being married to a GP (and what she learned in college) ... but I’m sure you are correct
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I've heard of GPs recommending homeopathic remedies and other quackery so I remain skeptical...If I argue the toss on this one I will breach the posting guidelines. My knowledge is just based on being married to a GP (and what she learned in college) ... but I’m sure you are correct
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Somewhat off topic, but does the flu vaccine actually give you the flu?
Somewhat off topic, but does the flu vaccine actually give you the flu?
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Why do we get more colds in the winter?
Why do we get more colds in the winter?