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What are the highest and lowest temperatures that I am allowed to work in?

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 require that reasonable temperatures are maintained during working hours in all workplaces.

This is normally around 16 degrees Celsius, unless your work involves severe physical labour.

There is no maximum temperature specified.

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