Heat in the office
Such anomalous heat has not been observed in our region for a long time ... How to survive the heat, and especially the heat in the office? What if there is no air conditioning in the office? On the peculiarities of working in the heat in the office - today in the Land of Soviets.
The heat in the office brings employees both physical, andpsychological discomfort: labor productivity drops, employees become sluggish, inert. Therefore, with the heat in the office it is necessary to fight with all possible means.
Of course, The best remedy for heat in the office is the air conditioner. However, even here it's not so simple. To ensure that the air conditioner does not "slant" the slender rows of workers, it is necessary to remember the basic rules for its use. At first, You can not be directly under the stream of cold air coming from the air conditioner, - this is almost a 100% chance to catch a cold.
Secondly, do not set the air temperature too low - in accordance with the provisions of SanPiN 2.2.4.548-96, 22-24 ° C of heat is sufficient. Otherwise, a sharp temperature drop outside and inside the room can cause colds.
Cope with the heat in the office in the absenceconditioner is difficult, but possible. First you need to try to find a wardrobe suitable for the heat. It is necessary to forget about synthetics - it does not let in air, does not absorb sweat, but causes only irritation, discomfort, unpleasant smell. therefore it is better to wear clothes made of flax, cotton.
Wearing clothes during the heat in the office can be freely cut. If the office dress code allows, for women dresses, sarafans, light skirts and blouses are good, for men - light trousers made of flax, shirts with short sleeves.
Shoes should be worn open, well-breathable. Give preference to natural materials, not substitutes. Women should give up high heels.
Heat in the office can be relived easier if you give up massive jewelry, cosmetics. If you can not do without cosmetics, then at least its amount should be minimal.
How can I cool down during the heat in the office? Help will thermal water. It is enough to spray such water on the face, neck, hands, elbows, knee folds and the long-awaited coolness will not keep you waiting.
Such a cooling effect on the skin Creams or gels with menthol, essential oils. A few drops of mint oil,
lavender, magnolia vine, immortelle or grapefruitIt is necessary to put on a scarf and to carry this scarf with itself. You can also apply a few drops of oil on the temples and wrists - a refreshing aroma will give coolness.
During the heat in the office it is useful to periodically moisten elbows with cold water from the tap. Very desperate can try veryAn exotic way to combat heat in the office is to lower your legs into a basin with cool water. Also one of the recognized means is the foil on the windows: reflecting the sun's rays, it does not allow a strong heating of the room.
If nothing helps, and the heat in the office becomes unbearable, you should pay attention to SanPiN 2.2.4.548-96 "Hygienic requirements for the microclimate of industrial premises". In accordance with these requirements, the residence time at the workplace should be reduced by 1 hour with a 0.5 ° C increase in the maximum allowable temperature in the production room.
For categories of workers Ia and Ib, the maximum permissible temperature in the production room, in this case in the office, is 28 ° C of heat. At 28.5 ° C, the working day is 7 hours, at 30 ° C - 5 hours, and at 32.5 ° C - only 2 hours.
