Heat challenge in the Saalekreis: This is how the workers protect themselves!

Heat challenge in the Saalekreis: This is how the workers protect themselves!

Bad Lauchstädt, Deutschland - When the temperatures skyrocket, not only summer and exuberant outdoor swimming pool visits are just around the corner, but also challenges for the working population. Today, on July 2, 2025, the thermometer in the Saalekreis broke the 33-degree mark, which led to full parking spaces at the leisure and adventure pool in Bad Lauchstädt. Jens Reick, swimming master of the bath, reports on a tension that he feels in the supervision. "We have twice as many guests today as the day before!" Said Reick in his bet during the heat period. You can even expect over 1,000 visitors for tomorrow.

The heat wave also has an impact on the catering. Dani Alkadi, the deputy chief of the Eiscafé Weber in Hohenweiden, notes that the temperatures in the café are not exactly beneficial. The optimal conditions to sell ice cream are between 20 and 26 degrees. A voluntary cooling in the water, on the other hand, is exactly what the Border Collie Sam and its companions from Bad Bibra were looking for when they broke up to the Geiseltalsee early in the morning.

heat at work: a serious topic

But not only leisure activities are affected. Working under this extreme heat also becomes a challenge. According to the Haufe , the employer's duty of care becomes particularly clear. Although there are no general regulations for "heat -free", employers have to become active at temperatures above 30 degrees. This includes measures such as the provision of cool drinks and setting up shadow spots, especially for pregnant women and older employees.

The workplace regulation ASR A3.5 concretized how to deal with high temperatures. At room temperatures above 26 degrees, there is a need for action, and at over 35 degrees the workplace is considered unsuitable. However, organizational and technical measures must also be taken to protect the health of the employees. The associated guidelines are not only recommendations, but can also result in fines if non -compliance.

health risks in the heat

The health risks due to heat load should not be underestimated. Symptoms such as headaches, nausea or even circulatory failure can be the consequences of excessive heat in the workplace. A heat stress can dramatically restrict the performance of employees and significantly increase the accident risks. Several work accidents in horticulture and construction refer to how important it is to pay attention to health protection. Employers are obliged to carry out a risk assessment and to implement effective measures to protect their employees, such as the dguv-forum In summary, it can be said that the increasing temperatures also have to go with awareness of working conditions and health risks. Compliance with occupational safety regulations is crucial, especially in the summer heat to ensure well -being in the workplace. For many, this means finding creative solutions and reacting to the challenge in good time.