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London Cool Climate Control Systems InstallerUncomfortable working and store environments are no longer the norm. Most people in the UK today, enjoy central heating at home and have experienced the comfort of air conditioning whilst they are travelling in their cars or shopping, and this has raised expectations within their place of work. More significantly, there is reasonable evidence which supports the issue of managing the temperature in the workplace. Recent research has shown that concentration is reduced and with the consequent knock on effect on productivity when in a workplace which is too cold or too hot. Workers can feel tired and become irritable and lack of concentration may also lead to increased risk of an accident. From an individual point of view, as a customer, we are less likely to spend time in or return to establishments that make us feel uncomfortable. An acceptable temperature in the Workplace It is suggested by informal guides that temperatures between 16C/61F to 24C/72F is suitable for most types of work, and the following suggestions have been provided for temperature in different work areas by the Chartered Institute of Building Services:
Is There A Minimum Temperature Working? There is a minimum working temperature between 13C/55F AND 16C/61F, which is enforceable, that has been set by Health & Safety Executive. Below this temperature, employees do have the effective right to refuse to work, although an employer is by and large allowed an hour, from the start of work, to achieve this temperature. Although no maximum working temperature has been set by Health & Safety Regulations, it is stated that "During working hours, the temperature inside workplace buildings must be reasonable". However the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) to the regulations set out that "all reasonable steps should be taken to achieve a comfortable temperature". This could be taken to include the provision of portable air conditioning, air-cooling, suitable fans, or Climate Control equipment. Check out your cooling requirements with our Cooling Calculator. Is There Anything Can An Employer Do? A variety of options, both permanent and temporary, are available. Estimate your Cooling Requirements with our Cooling Calculator/ and your Heating Needs with our Heating Calculator For all aspects of Cooling and Heating visit our website and see our full range of energy efficient Air Conditioning, Climate Control and Heat-for-Hire equipment, available to either Rent, Contract Hire or Purchase. Remember your IT, Data Centres, Telecom Facilities and Server Rooms. Heat is the No.1 killer of IT equipment and the valuable investment you have made could be wasted if the correct temperatures are not maintained. If business-critical equipment fails, imagine the result of the disruption and possible financial losses. London Cool understands how critical your IT Systems are to you and we have a large product range of Climate Control and Air Conditioning systems, which are energy efficient and a service that won’t let you down London Cool - A ‘one stop’ provider of Climate Control equipment, Air Conditioning, Installations & Services for Hire, Fixed Installations & Maintenance, and has emergency temporary solutions, and has one of the largest ranges of Air Conditioning & Climate Control equipment within the UK. London, Crawley, West Sussex, and Birmingham, West Midlands |