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Workshop is getting toasty...
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At least the humidity is good.
Ironically although there's a minimum temperature requirement in the factories act, there isn't for the maximum (or at least wasn't)daedalusminos
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Thankfully I don't mind the workshop getting hot since I'm not in it....
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Employers have no legal obligation to ensure suitable working temperatures. However, they do have a duty of care over their employees, so must provide a safe environment where staff are not at risk of falling ill from the heat.At least the humidity is good.
The official guidance reads: “In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be reasonable.
The TUC have previously battled to make it illegal to keep people at work indoors if the temperature is above 30C and put protection in place for people working outside or driving for a living.
27 degress for hard labour work
They also want to ensure outdoor workers have sunscreen and water and are given advice on the need to protect themselves from the heat and sun.
tuc reference is 24 degrees and note if any employees are uncomfortable
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Even the hse can only guide.
www.hse.gov.uk
We use the 16 degree minimum at work but as Gaz says, it is not law!
HSE - Temperature: What the Law says
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Reached 14 degrees here today...........
Another month and we can get them long johns and semit off
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My very last job in Qatar was 45C at one point. Wearing full PPE and harness for climbing. But when the humidity went to 100% RH the Black flag went up and everyone inside. Sacking offence not to be carrying a water bottle. Over in Dubai, animals in the zoo didn't have that option. One of the most disgraceful places I've ever seen and surrounded by nauseating oppulence..
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you can cool your warehouse down rather well if you use water using a evap systemMy warehouse is freezing in Winter and gets too hot in summer. Mind you I only turned our AGA off last week - was 6C here again last night.
Warehouse was 22C a few days ago - nearly passed out
Hottest I have seen it is 40C. Not much we can do - roof is about 12m high.
as goes for those in sheds
if you want free in sunny weather use low voltage 40 watts either plug in or use solar
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in fizzys case he wont want to move it and same with many factories
all they need is a dual shutter with 2 sides with evap units and open the outer shutter
you can also cool the air even more by using a second evap unit if tubes are used down the factory
all they need is a dual shutter with 2 sides with evap units and open the outer shutter
you can also cool the air even more by using a second evap unit if tubes are used down the factory
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What gets me about most modern buildings etc is they seem to think that the only solution is air conditioning. Inevitably that then breaks down or is left off to save money.
Shops, cinemas you name it all the same these days. Even trains.
Remember those old fashioned things called windows? You know those things you can open to let in fresh air! Or even extractor fans to suck out the hot air. Far far cheaper than air conditioning.
Shops, cinemas you name it all the same these days. Even trains.
Remember those old fashioned things called windows? You know those things you can open to let in fresh air! Or even extractor fans to suck out the hot air. Far far cheaper than air conditioning.
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actually we can go back to free again fizzy
we used to have these on roofs that have been done away with for flat steel roofs
we can go back to them by using a blow through method and doors to close ( insulated doors )
this will create a negative pressure in the building whilst can be insulated in winter
we used to have these on roofs that have been done away with for flat steel roofs
we can go back to them by using a blow through method and doors to close ( insulated doors )
this will create a negative pressure in the building whilst can be insulated in winter
The warehouse next door has the big mushrooms on the roof. Idiots blocked them off when repairing the roof.
The modern dome over the British museum means it gets like a sauna inside. The Panthenon in Rome has a circular hole in the roof to let hot air escape. Modern technology eh
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As you were, 15 degrees and raining...... shed back to comfortable levels until next year 
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Will be lighting the fire in the morning......As you were, 15 degrees and raining...... shed back to comfortable levels until next year
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We're not geared up for extremes in temperatures. Slate roof absorbs heat like crazy. But painting it with reflective paint would have the planning on me, plus would look wrong somehow?
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companys can easily do it
you see a water tunnel can be easily created right at the start of the factory build or even fitted afterwards
by using this method
which is then slighlty filled with water it stays cold but creates a cold area
if i wanted to be a smarty pants then fitting these down it
as shown via the first video
an evap room and drain room can be built at end of buildings
ref here
you see a water tunnel can be easily created right at the start of the factory build or even fitted afterwards
by using this method
which is then slighlty filled with water it stays cold but creates a cold area
if i wanted to be a smarty pants then fitting these down it
as shown via the first video
an evap room and drain room can be built at end of buildings
ref here
