Department of Human Resources

The General Environmental Temperature Standard (T°max)* established by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at UMD specifies a guideline of 88°F dry bulb temperature** to use when considering whether to relocate, extend work breaks, or dismiss employees for the rest of the work day. This temperature is an indicator that the elevated heat in a particular work setting may adversely affect the health and well being of susceptible employees.

* T°max - maximum temperature

** Dry Bulb Temperature - the temperature recorded on a standard thermometer

Questions on this standard should be directed to:

• Department of Environmental Health and Safety, 218-726-7273; or
• Chancellor’s Office, 218-726-7106

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY

It shall be the policy of the University of Minnesota Duluth campus, that the responsibility and authority for relocating or extending work breaks of employees under the provisions of this standard rests with the college deans and program directors. If consideration is made to dismiss employees for the rest of the work day, the appropriate vice chancellor shall be consulted. For all employees so dismissed from regularly scheduled work time, accrued vacation hours shall not be affected.

Questions on this policy should be directed to: Chancellor’s Office, 218-726-7106.

August 2006