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Friday, September 27, 2013

Warm Weather Employee Safety


The arrival of the summer sun is a welcome relief for people in some regions of the USA, but that relief can often turn to despair when temperatures get out of control. While the vast majority of office buildings and retail environments have air conditioning, some systems are more effective than others. What about employees who work outside? Where will they get some respite from the intensity of the sun’s rays? By adopting a few practical changes to the workplace, business owners can make it a far more comfortable and productive place to be.

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Employees might neglect their own health if they are conscientious and hard-working, so it’s always a good idea to point them in the right direction. Business owners should advise their workforce to switch off unnecessary lighting and electrical equipment around their workstations. Employees should also drink fluids throughout the day and use blinds to block out as much of the sun as possible. If they work outside, they should be taking regular breaks in the shade and have access to water at all times. Employees suffering from the effects of heat exhaustion or increased irritability will probably be far less productive, so looking after their welfare is also in a business owner’s best interests.

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