[OPLINLIST] library temperatures

[Amanda Henning]

OSHA does have a guideline set up for this, currently they recommend
temperatures in the 68-76 degree range.

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=24602


Amanda


On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:03 AM, Laura Lee Wilson <llwilson at huroncolib.org>
wrote:

> Our thermostats are set at 72 all year long.  If we have a hot, humid day
> we adjust accordingly, same with cold, windy days during the winter.
>
> I have to agree with Ed.  Each person has their own internal thermostat,
> so it is difficult to keep every one happy.  I have a fan in my office that
> runs most days.  Dressing in layers is always a good idea, especially if
> you are female and over 50 - lol!    ~LLW
>
>
>
> Laura Lee Wilson, MLIS
> Library Director
> Huron County Community Library
> 6 West Emerald Street
> Willard, OH 44890
> PH: 419-933-2544
> FX: 419-933-4783
> llwilson at huroncolib.org
>
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> On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 11:36 AM, Laura Thorne <thornela at oplin.org> wrote:
>
>> What temp do you keep your building on?  My circ staff is having a
>> meltdown, literally, because I have our programmable thermostat set on 75.
>> Our electric bill was $200 more last month (and it wasn’t even that hot).
>> What do you consider a comfortable temperature, for staff and patrons?
>>
>>
>>
>> Laura Thorne
>>
>> Director
>>
>> Jackson City Library
>>
>>
>>
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Amanda Henning
Teen Services Librarian
Delaware Branch of the Delaware County District Library
84 E. Winter St.
Delaware, OH  43015
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