Health & Safety

General Advice

Classroom too hot?

There is no legal maximum temperature, unlike the legal minimum temperature of 18C, but the World Health Organisation has guidelines that say optimum temperature for working conditions is 23C and should not vary more than 5C in either direction. This effectively means temps within the range of 18-28C are acceptable.

You do not need to suffer extreme heat in your classroom. Request an alternative cooler room, use blinds and curtains to reduce glare, open windows and request that fans are provided to create comfortable working conditions.