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I'm in a situation where I work in an office/manufacturing environment. In the southeastern U.S. it gets hot and very humid even at 83 degrees. The manufacturing area has no air condition so its miserably hot. The employee office area has a window ac unit which really cools the office down and gets rid of the humidity. I work in both the office area and manufacturing area and on hot days I've always turned the ac on for years since I've been working there. Apparently a fellow employee didn't like the fact that I was sitting in air condition while he was in the heat and complained to the boss about it. The boss then said the ac will only be cut on north of 90 degrees so the computers don't overheat. I tried to tell the boss its not safe for computers to run in humid conditions even if its 83 degrees. The funny thing is now one of the computer equipment is having a few unusual glitches so this could be an I told you so moment. But I can't believe an employer would limit the ac and let employees suffer in the heat just because everyone is not getting air condition and a fellow employee wants to whine like an 8 year old about it. I've never worked at a place like that where the employer does that. One thing to note...the boss's office is cooled with air condition.
Many people have jobs without A/C. Are you new to the working world? I remember the aircraft hanger I worked in South Louisiana. It was miserable.
The boss's office naturally was air conditioned.
In this case, don't quit without having another job lined up. Employers discriminate against those who are out of work.
Do a stealth job search (don't tell anyone at work, and tell recruiters not to contact your current employer) - employers love "passive candidates" and you have an advantage over the unemployed in your job search.
Contact OSHA.
While there is no legal law on heat regulations they do play fair in reminding Business's of safe temperature zones.
there is a reason "sweat" shops no longer are the norm in this modern day culture.
OSHA often gives strong recommendations and suggestions to business. And you are protected by the whistleblower act if things get that "heated" .
I would give one college try to reason with my boss. IS it the cost of running it? What exactly is the reason to let a perfectly fine piece of equipment sit and collect dust? Utilize it. Thats what the AC is there for!! But alas I say that about the human brain...its there...utilize it.
Contact OSHA.
While there is no legal law on heat regulations they do play fair in reminding Business's of safe temperature zones.
there is a reason "sweat" shops no longer are the norm in this modern day culture.
OSHA often gives strong recommendations and suggestions to business. And you are protected by the whistleblower act if things get that "heated" .
I would give one college try to reason with my boss. IS it the cost of running it? What exactly is the reason to let a perfectly fine piece of equipment sit and collect dust? Utilize it. Thats what the AC is there for!! But alas I say that about the human brain...its there...utilize it.
The person fills out an application for a job, thus choosing the job. OSHA would regulate heat-related safety but, seriously, we are talking about working conditions in boiler rooms, bakeries, chemical plants, etc. where temperatures may exceed 110 degrees while performing physical activities. Not an office environment with temperatures at 83 degrees. They would probably laugh.
I spent several years working in an un-airconditioned warehouse in central florida. Now that was tough, but no one gave a second thought of complaining. But, Hey, i filled out an application.
I suggest a personal mister fan.... I'd also suggest something else, but you don't want to get fired for sabotage...
I once worked in MO and the "Low" was 105 degrees...It got to 140 degrees with all doors open and fans a plenty...They gave gatorade by the 5 gallon dispensers with loads of ice.... I felt sorry for the guys at the end of the powder coat burner...they were at 160 degrees...
This is 2019. Everyone might not have a flying car, but for crying out loud why are there occupied indoor areas still not climate controlled?
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