The European heatwave is in full swing, reaching astronomically high temperatures; with France recording their highest ever recorded temperature of 45.9C. The heat is so intense that a weather map of France looks disturbingly similar to Norwegian painter Edvard Munch “The Scream”.
With the start of summer looking to be a great season for sunscreen, warm temperatures can have a very adverse effect on your workforce. Public Health England has issued a level 2 heat-health alert, informing the general public if an average temperature of 30C and 15C occurs over 2-3 days.
To help you and your workers cope in this strenuous summer shine, try some of the following tips!
Coping With A Warm Office: Top Tips
Are you feeling the heat?
Besides the obvious tidbits such as drink plenty of water and avoid being outside when the weather is at it’s warmest (11 am – 3 pm). Here are some practical tips you can use to help cool down the rest of the office.
Utilise the blinds
Shade or cover the windows exposed to direct sunlight. This will benefit you and your workers by reducing the amount of direct sunlight crushing them, and it will also help to prevent glare reflecting on their computer screens, making their jobs less difficult to perform.
Light Clothing & Lighter Lunch
Large stodgy meals will only be a downhill battle between you and your body as it works harder to digest, raising your bodies temperature. Avoid wearing darker clothing and heavier materials like cotton, which will only retain and weigh heavy on your body. Light clothing & lighter lunches are the best way of going forward to helping you last through the day.
Chill out with the right tune
A warm office can be very irritating, so one way of distracting your flustered brain is with some music. It’s scientifically proven that music can have a relaxing state on the mind. However, what music does that best is very subjective; it’s up to you on that one.
Although, the very best way to cool down this summer is with the right equipment. Look no further than these nifty devices.
Dealing With A Warm Office: Fans
Investing in an air conditioning system can be an expensive prospect for something you’ll only use a handful of times a year. The issues only exacerbated when you factor in that your staff all have different levels of comfort when it comes to room temperature.
A simple answer to keeping the area cool at a reasonable cost would be to invest in a fan or affordable air cooling unit. Take these for example:
Honeywell Portable Evaporative Air Cooler
The Honeywell air cooler has a slim, compact design making it invaluable for small-medium sized offices. All you need to do is fill the tank with water, and it will sort out the rest. Like the fresh breeze of mountain air, or that sweet spot as you unwind the car windows to let a little cool in. The Honeywell produces a comfortable breeze with the natural process of water evaporation.
Master Kool iKool Evaporative Air Cooler
The iKool unit quietly uses the process of evaporation to deliver a relaxed working environment. For small offices they’re ideal taking up little room while it has a large capacity to make up for its size, providing an extended, pleasant cooling atmosphere. You can move it around with you into whichever room is best with little ease, making this a convenient device for your workplace.
18” Stirflow Power Fan
The Stirflow power fan has three-speed settings so you can adjust the power of the fan at your leisure. To also prevent any potential health & safety issues, the fan comes equipped with fully guarded blades and a metal mesh safety cover to protect your fingers from harm.
Dealing With A Warm Office: Hydration
Drinking water is a must for any working environment – that goes double when it’s so hot it feels like living on the sun. Our option of mains-fed dispensers means you can filter your supply of tap water, or we can offer bottled coolers if that suits you best. Either option you choose, your workers will be thankful for the instant supply of cold, refreshing water.
Please take a look at our commercial water cooler service here.
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