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nesquiksand2 OP t1_iwvb1zv wrote

Reply to comment by smokey0324 in Working In Retail Without Heat? (Extra Characters) by nesquiksand2

Do employers not need to provide adequate accommodations for their employees?

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smokey0324 t1_iwvbncz wrote

Not that ik of or heard of. But when I just googled Osha regulations they really only have rules for temps above 95. For cold weather they basically just tell you to dress appropriately.

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nesquiksand2 OP t1_iwvc1dp wrote

I also read this, "You do not have to endure an unsafe office environment. If the office is so cold you can see your breath and there's no reason for it other than a lack of heat, that could be considered a violation."

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/labor-laws-heat-offices-67466.html

But it could be different because it's not an office? It's one thing if it was a large factory or something, but another if it's retail, maybe? That's really where my question lies.

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smokey0324 t1_iwvcdcj wrote

I'd say no, there is no requirement. But if you feel there is call n ask

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Wuz314159 t1_iwvj281 wrote

The rules are written like that because some people work in freezers or the like in the food industry. So it's slightly ambiguous. Reading has an option on the city app to report a building for No Heat.

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nesquiksand2 OP t1_iwvjhlo wrote

Yeah that's what I thought too. Thought I'd just bring it up and ask. Thanks.

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