Cold Indoor Workplaces: Risks and Practical Measures

Assess the whole indoor climate

Temperature, draughts, humidity, ventilation, cold surfaces and physical effort together determine thermal comfort.

Use technical and organisational measures

Address draughts, open doors, heating and cold surfaces where possible, and combine this with work planning and warm breaks.

Use clothing as one part of control

Suitable layers and heated clothing can support comfort where compatible with the risk assessment and PPE. Exact productivity or cost benefits should not be guaranteed.