# The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Regulation 7: Temperature in indoor workplaces

Extent: E+W+S

(1) During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable.
(1A) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1)—
(a) a workplace shall be adequately thermally insulated where it is necessary, having regard to the type of work carried out and the physical activity of the persons carrying out the work; and
(b) excessive effects of sunlight on temperature shall be avoided.
(2) A method of heating or cooling shall not be used which results in the escape into a workplace of fumes, gas or vapour of such character and to such extent that they are likely to be injurious or offensive to any person.
(3) A sufficient number of thermometers shall be provided to enable persons at work to determine the temperature in any workplace inside a building.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3004/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/workplace-health-safety-and-welfare-regulations-1992/regulation-7
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