AIBU to think you shouldn't be able to see your breath at work?

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As far as I can see there doesn't seem to be any enforceable legal limit for a low working temp.. just that employers should try keep it at a comfortable temp around 15-16 degrees. Is this correct?

Yesterday at work I could literally see my own breath, and it was reading 4 degrees on a thermometer. It's a building with 0 heating except 2 plug in heaters (one of which is positioned right by the door so any heat goes out).

The back staff area has 0 heating and got down to 2-6 degrees. It was awful & my hands & feet went numb. I had 6-7 layers of clothing on under my uniform so not a case of not dressing appropriately (uniform doesn't include a fleece jacket or coat as it isn't an outdoor job it's all inside).

Anyone else in a similar position? It's making me dread going into work, as i don't know how much longer I can cope being that cold for 8-9 hours a day.

Googling suggests it’s meant to be 16.

www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/law.htm

That sounds awful but you are right that there is no legally enforced limits only recommendations

www.gov.uk/workplace-temperatures

My work place is very cold, exactly the same heating arrangement as yours. I wear a full long sleeve thermal layer, another skin tight cotton layer, jumper, scarf, jeans, thermal socks minimum. It is ridiculous. Takes me most of the evening to warm up when I get home. Totally miserable. The owner won’t do anything about it because it will cost money . You have my sympathies but I don’t think there is anything we can do about it.

I work in a warehouse. I wish it was 16 degrees. It’s freezing.

What sort of work place is it? Factory, office, retail?