Anyone familiar with OHSHA laws?

Is there a law about when heat needs to be turne on in an office?
I swear it is now almost MID November and we still have no heat in here.
It is SO cold I can't feel my fingers.
Everyone is complaining and people are sitting around with coats on.
I just don't think it's right to make employees suffer to save a buck or two.
It's truly disgusting if you ask me.
I could go on and on about other violations that this place has committed...some that would make your skin crawl...

But for now- I was wondering if anyone knew if there were rules for providing heat....

Re: Anyone familiar with OHSHA laws?

Got this off the web:

As a general rule, office temperature and humidity are matters of human comfort. OSHA has no regulations specifically addressing temperature and humidity in an office setting. However, Section III, Chapter 2, Subsection V of the OSHA Technical Manual, "Recommendations for the Employer," provides engineering and administrative guidance to prevent or alleviate indoor air quality problems. Air treatment is defined under the engineering recommendations as, "the removal of air contaminants and/or the control of room temperature and humidity." OSHA recommends temperature control in the range of 68-76° F and humidity control in the range of 20%-60%.

It's just a "recommendation" though. Being cold isn't considered a hazardous work environment I guess.

Here's the link

Message edited 11/9/2009 11:03:07 AM.

Re: Anyone familiar with OHSHA laws?

Thanks for that.
Yeah I had a feeling.

However- using toxic adhesives to put down carpet tiles while employees are in the office and forced to breath it in with NO ventilation- and no windows that open- is probably considered a hazzard.
I should look into that one

(Yes, that was going on last week....)

Message edited 11/9/2009 11:04:30 AM.

Re: Anyone familiar with OHSHA laws?

Part of my job (unfortunately) is in facilities. It's actually too warm out today for the heat to be on. Most boilers have a set point to come on when the outside temperature is 55 degrees or below during the day.

I'm chilly too----at least in a few weeks the temperature will cool off on a more consistent basis so the heat will be on every day.

Re: Anyone familiar with OHSHA laws?

I'd bring in a small space heater & plug it in at my desk...good luck!