Regulation 16 Temperature

The dry-bulb temperature in any workroom shall not, while work is going on, be above 75 degrees Fahrenheit:

provided that when the temperature in the shade in the open air exceeds 65 degrees Fahrenheit the temperature in the workroom may exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit but may not exceed by more than 10 degrees the temperature in the shade in the open air.

The dry-bulb temperature in any workroom in which pottery is made by the compression of clay dust or is fettled after being so made shall not after the first hour be less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit while work is going on.

A suitable thermometer shall be provided and maintained in a suitable position in every workroom.

When any person is in an oven for the purpose of drawing, the temperature at his head-height shall not exceed 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Upon demand being made at any time by persons employed or immediately proposed to be employed in an oven for the purpose of drawing, the temperature in the oven shall be taken by the occupier or his representative and the occupier shall provide a suitable thermometer for the purpose.

The requirements of this Regulation shall be without prejudice to the provisions of Section 3 of the principal Act.