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Thermal comfort in the workplace

Title Thermal comfort in the workplace
SubTitle Guidance for employers.
Author HSE
Series Code HSG
Series Number 194
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1999
Length 12 pages
ISBN 0717624684
Price Exc. VAT £3.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes Health and safety guidance (HSG194) (HSG 194) (HS G 194)
Abstract Looks at what is meant by thermal comfort in the workplace and what the law says. It gives guidance to employers on the steps which can be taken to ensure comfortable working temperatures for employees during hot and cold weather and suggests some standards to use. The publication deals with thermal comfort in most indoor places such as shops, offices, factories and laboratories. Contents: Introduction; What is thermal comfort? What can you do to ensure thermal comfort? Some simple ways you can ensure thermal comfort in hot weather; Some simple ways you can ensure thermal comfort in cold weather; What the Law requires you, as an employer, to do; Where to find guides or standards on thermal comfort; Further reading.
Keywords General guidance; Temperatures; Ventilation; Thermal insulation; Evaporative cooling; Air conditioning; Air movement; Heating; Building design; Building layout


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