Summer safety tips for the workplace

When working in the scorching summer heat with excessive humidity can impede the efficiency of workers and machinery, leading to increased exhaustion, staff turnover, and decreased profitability. Make sure to implement these tips to optimise comfort and productivity:?

Keep your employees hydrated. Dehydration can lead to mild discomfort up to life-threatening heatstroke. Ensure sufficient access to water stations and encourage regular breaks for employees to hydrate.?

Offer breathable uniform. Light-coloured, loose-fitting garments made from breathable fabrics can keep the body cool and comfortable in the harsh summer climate. Consider materials like cotton, linen, or lightweight synthetic blends to allow better air circulation reducing the risk of skin irritation.?

Use the SPF 40-50+ sunscreen. At least two in three Australians being diagnosed having a skin cancer by age 70. Keep your employees' skin healthy with SPF 40-50+ sunscreen and avoiding peak sunlight hours.?

Install cooling fans. Simply relying on natural airflow is often not enough to keep your employees cool and comfortable at work, besides it can lead to discomfort and even heat-related issues. Ensure your workplace is equipped with air cooling or exhaust fans to maintain a pleasant environment.??

What is the best way to stay cool in the summer at work??

In both industrial and commercial settings, the most effective solution to keep the working environment cool is to install industrial cooling and extraction fans to circulate cold air indoors and to remove hot air that rises to the ceiling.?

Mancoolers. The most utilised fan in busy work environments requires both comfortable temperatures and powerful ventilation. It can provide targeted cooling in confined spaces while effectively removing contaminants such as dust, steam, or explosive gases.?

Giant fans. These high-volume, low-speed fans are made to combat air stratification and to promote cool air circulation throughout the entire facility, while also preventing moisture, condensation, and unpleasant odours.??

Air Circulators. These fans come in pedestal, ceiling, and wall mount options, enabling strategic installation at any place in the facility to improve air quality and to supply with a refreshing breeze.??

Extraction fans. These fans reduce heat-load by expelling trapped hot air from the ceiling, roof, and side walls and supplying fresh air indoors. Roof exhaust fans and wall extraction fans can also minimise the risk of fungal growth and other moisture-related hazards, improving the overall air quality.?

Air Curtains. These units create a powerful air barrier in front of doorways and entrances that not only prevents loss of cool air from the facility but also protecting it from unwanted dust and outside bacteria.??

Transformer Cooling Fans. These cooling fans ensure safety and long-term operation of transformers in industrial and commercial environments. Specifically designed for oil-cooled transformers, they reduce the heat by optimising airflow over the cooling fins.??

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Summer presents new workplace safety challenges, but with the right approach, this warm season can be a source of enjoyment for your team and boost productivity for your business. Discover more cooling solutions here. For personalised recommendations and advice, reach out to us at [email protected] or give us a call at 1300 224 308. Your cool comfort is just an email or phone call away!?