Heat wave in Berlin: temperatures up to 38 degrees, health risks increase!

Heat wave in Berlin: temperatures up to 38 degrees, health risks increase!

A really hot phase awaits us in Cologne next week. The German Weather Service (DWD) announces a lot of sun and temperatures up to 38 degrees for Berlin and Brandenburg. While there are even more pleasant nights on Sunday and Monday, the values ​​rose rapidly from Tuesday and reach maximum values ​​between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius. Especially on Wednesday it could really pop: the hottest day of the week is in the house with temperatures between 36 and 38 degrees. Note Wednesday, because with a tropical night and values ​​over 20 degrees, the night follows with strong warmth. Thursday also promises heat before there is such a urgently needed cooling in sight in the night of Friday. The Berliner Zeitung has compiled the details.

What does this mean for the Cologne population and especially for the workers? The Brandenburg Ministry of Health makes an urgent appeal to employers to ensure adequate heat protection measures in jobs. Finally, there are clear guidelines that state that at temperatures above 30 degrees measures to ensure health protection must be taken. If it is even over 35 degrees, such work spaces are no longer usable - unless there are heat protection devices such as air showers or water veils and thus possible work.

Health under heat load

In times of rising temperatures and more common heat waves due to climate change, the well -being of employees at the workplace is particularly important. Scientists say that increased heat exposure can lead to health problems that range from weakness to serious diseases. Regardless of whether you work inside or outside: the climate at work influences health, performance and also the safety of the employees.

The regulations of occupational safety are concrete here: The framework is set by the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStätTV), which stipulates that the air temperature in work rooms should not exceed 26 degrees Celsius. The new ASR A5.1 is also to be tailored to the challenges of heat in the workplace in open -air areas. Employers are legally obliged to carry out a thorough risk assessment and to determine the appropriate protective measures in order to reduce heat loads. On the pages of the DGUV there are numerous help and recommendations.

tips for the hot days

But how can you best prepare for the heat wave? A healthy level of fluid intake is essential to support the body at high temperatures. Drink a lot of water and avoid heavy meals that only add additional loads. Pay attention to signs of heat stress, such as headache or nausea that can warn that your body is overloaded. In the direct sun you should visit Shady and always apply sunscreen outdoors.

The risk of forest fire also increases dramatically, with the highest danger level in some counties such as Dahme-Spreewald, Elbe-Elster and Teltow-Fläming. One more reason to be particularly mindful in the coming days, not only yourself, but also of our nature that experiences great stress in these dry periods.

we use this weather conditions to adjust well to the heat and take measures to protect and health in good time. Pack the sunscreen, drink sufficiently and keep cool!