Petition
Set temperature regulations in places of work and education
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Set a minimum and maximum temperature of which people should be allowed to take a day off if the temperature exceeds these regulations
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Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which apply to all workplaces, including schools, set out minimum temperature requirements. They require that temperatures shall be “reasonable”, defined as "normally at least 16°C" (60°F).
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Timeline
| 7 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Feb 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.