Abstract
A statistical study was made of weather records from four sites, Prestwick, London (Heathrow), Manchester (Ring way) and Cardiff (Rhoose) for the period 1959–68, to determine the distribution of normal working time that was judged unsuitable for painting, according to B.S. Codes of Practice. The results show the expected seasonal bias with frequent unsatisfactory days in November to March. There were large variations between sites, Cardiff being markedly worst, and between individual years. It is suggested that studies of this kind could form the basis for fixing lost time premiums on the cost of winter painting contracts.
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