STANDARDS OF TEMPERATURE IN ESTABLISHMENTS
Nature of work performed Minimum temperature
required
light work performed while sitting, especially mental 20 °C
work, precision work, or which requires reading or writing
light physical work performed while sitting, electric machine 19 °C
sewing and work with small machine tools
light work performed while standing, especially machine tool 17 °C
work
moderate work performed while standing, assembly and trimming 16 °C
heavy work performed while standing, drilling and manual work 12 °C
with heavy tools