Heat wave in the Havelland: Employers ensure cooling enjoyment

Heat wave in the Havelland: Employers ensure cooling enjoyment

Nauen, Deutschland - A hot Wednesday in the Havelland announces itself - temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius are imminent. While many want the cool water on the bathing lake, numerous workers still have to start their service. Nothing new for the companies in the Havelland that are increasingly adapting to the heat waves and supporting their employees as best as possible.

The example is Karls in Elstal, where the team managers were asked to release employees in extreme heat. The security and well -being of employees come first. The memory of sufficient fluid intake and wearing headgear for the outer workers ensures that the heat -related risks are minimized. There are also air -conditioned rooms and refreshing water playgrounds for visitors. Especially at such temperatures, it makes a big difference to have a good knack for the welfare good, according to the assessments on site.

duty of care for employers

As it is called in labor law, employers have a duty of care at high temperatures. According to Tagesschau , from a room temperature of 26 degrees, you are obliged to take measures to cool off. From 30 degrees, further steps must follow - and not only for office jobs, but also in production in the field.

BSH home equipment in Nauen relies on modern technology and has installed an intelligent ventilation system. Individual fans at every workplace ensure that all employees remain fresh, while careful control of the sun protection and targeted ventilation in the morning reduce the temperatures. There are also free cold drinks and refreshment towels to reduce everyday heat workload.

The Havelland clinics keep the operation going despite the non -tasting heat wave. Here, employees can detach themselves and dodge into cooler areas. In addition, flexitors and mobile work enable more flexible handling of working hours. Free water in machines and a conversion of the menu to lighter dishes complete the offer. Sessions are also moved to larger rooms or held online to protect the well -being of the employees.

Special measures for hot days

and Autohero in Ketzin also prevents the heat. With a newly installed ventilation system in the factory halls and the flexible adaptation of the shift times, working at high temperatures is facilitated. Employees are even regularly offered free ice tours, and to ensure protection during work, foreign workers receive baseball caps and sunscreens. Water dispensers and chilled soft drinks are available all year round, which is particularly popular on hot days.

But despite all of these measures, reality is often hard: employees have no legal claim to "heat -free". As the Spiegel , there is only a duty of the employer to ensure a pleasant working atmosphere. However, employees must continue to take their places at 35 degrees as long as the employer takes care of the temperatures and take protective measures.

The provision of sun sails, cool drinks and suitable clothing are essential measures to alleviate the effects of the heat. In the cities, greenery and air conditioning measures also represent a significant step towards improving the urban climate. With the ever hot sons, as a result of climate change, it will be crucial that both employers and employees find proactive answers to the heat -related challenges.