cold temperature at workplace

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Hi all.

I have a security job doing 12 hour nightshift and I am in this little welfare unit like a mini caravan guarding construction vehicles.

We had problems with the heating due to the generator not working correctly and now it's fixed the heating still not good enough as it get so.cold I am wearing full motorcycle gear just try stay warm but it's like an ice box after 1am.

Management say if heating on nothin more.can be done.

I am looking for another job but until then not sure what to do as I don't think I could go on jsa as I left this job and be not allowed.


So not sure what to do.

I posted using my phone so sorry if it's a.bit messy.
 
Define motorcycle gear, some stuff is hardily very warm.


Are you wearing enough layers, with thermal underware etc? Have you got a warm pair of overalls like these? <link

Do you have a thermos? Wearing a hat? Hot water bottle?
 
Email your boss this..

Under the regulations it states that the temperature of indoor workplaces should be reasonable. The Approved Code of Practice defines a reasonable temperature indoors as being normally at least 16°C unless the work involves severe physical work in which case the temperature should be at least 13°C.
 
ChroniC said:
Email your boss this..

Under the regulations it states that the temperature of indoor workplaces should be reasonable. The Approved Code of Practice defines a reasonable temperature indoors as being normally at least 16°C unless the work involves severe physical work in which case the temperature should be at least 13°C.
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Yes. I once walked out of a nightshift after the company failed to provide heating over several nights (gas bottles, the day shift used it all)
 
Never was given any uniform and when I say bike gear I was wearing the winter boots,gloves, jumper,water proof with fleece bottom over trouser and my winter jacket that use for work.

And still it was freezing lol.

I will send them an email but if temperature drops to much tonight I will call them again.

Thanks
 
Mrs Seabiscuit said:
There is no law only guidelines regarding safe minimum temps. :) unless some one wants to prove me wrong :)
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There are actually. Not a law as such, but a guideline from the HSE, which can be used should it need to be.


OP: I've come across this many a time as we're often the ones providing the heating. First and foremost, it's your bosses responsibility to ensure a comfortable working environment and satisfactory uniform for the job at hand. Sitting in a wodden box all night with no heating at this time of year is not comfortable and wearing your own kit to keep warm is not satisfactory.

You sound like you're trying to keep the peace but in this scenario, you should be telling him to sort it or you'll make life very difficult for him which should be pretty easy. My first suggestion would be to grab a diary or pad and a thermometer. Record the temps in the shed every hour whilst on shift for a few days and present this to him, provided the temps are actually cold. Ask him if he thinks this is acceptable for a human to work in and if he still doesn't concede, tell him you'll be taking this up with the HSE.

If he's got half a brain that place will be a hotbox the next day, as a fine from the HSE for treating your staff inadequately could ruin many a company.

That's assuming you're on their payroll and not contracted, in which case you're pretty much stuffed.


If you like I can give my union rep a ring tomorrow. I know he deals with loads of security in these exact situations so he'll probably be able to give me an better idea of what to do, but you should not have to suffer this.



Employers who take the mick out of their staff wind me up to no end.
 
We have security guards on our sites and we let them use the office with all the welfare facilities available to the day staff, heat, hot water, showers, microwave, kettle etc etc.

If you are guarding plant tell them you 'll walk away, they'll soon sort it out.
 
Diddums said:
There are actually. Not a law as such, but a guideline from the HSE, which can be used should it need to be.


OP: I've come across this many a time as we're often the ones providing the heating. First and foremost, it's your bosses responsibility to ensure a comfortable working environment and satisfactory uniform for the job at hand. Sitting in a wodden box all night with no heating at this time of year is not comfortable and wearing your own kit to keep warm is not satisfactory.

You sound like you're trying to keep the peace but in this scenario, you should be telling him to sort it or you'll make life very difficult for him which should be pretty easy. My first suggestion would be to grab a diary or pad and a thermometer. Record the temps in the shed every hour whilst on shift for a few days and present this to him, provided the temps are actually cold. Ask him if he thinks this is acceptable for a human to work in and if he still doesn't concede, tell him you'll be taking this up with the HSE.

If he's got half a brain that place will be a hotbox the next day, as a fine from the HSE for treating your staff inadequately could ruin many a company.

That's assuming you're on their payroll and not contracted, in which case you're pretty much stuffed.


If you like I can give my union rep a ring tomorrow. I know he deals with loads of security in these exact situations so he'll probably be able to give me an better idea of what to do, but you should not have to suffer this.



Employers who take the mick out of their staff wind me up to no end.
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Ahh I was meaning literally the law! no offence towards yourself sir. :)
 
Oh no offence taken and none intended towards you either :)


I often come across as blunt but I rarely want to offend anyone!
 
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