Leipzig burns: Heat wave demands heat -free days for employees!
Leipzig burns: Heat wave demands heat -free days for employees!
Leipzig, Deutschland - Leipzig is experiencing a heat wave today that is a challenge for many workers: temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius are on the program! Accordingly, the parliamentary group of the Greens demands stronger heat protection at the workplace. It suggests that employers from 26 degrees Celsius are obliged to take measures to protect health. This requirement is supported by the Leipzig Greens who demand heat -free days if there are no reasonable protective measures. A sensible step, because high temperatures can bring serious health consequences such as concentration difficulties, headaches and nausea. This is reported by the [Leipziger Volkszeitung] (https://www.lvz.de/lokales/leipzig/leipzig-hohe- Temperature-erwartet-hitzfrei-fuer-wehter-4upyzgfbvjhdg6jk37msta.html).
Did you know that employers are obliged to ensure the health of their employees according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act? If the temperatures exceed 26 degrees Celsius, they are requested to implement suitable measures such as additional breaks and the provision of liquids. In extreme temperatures that can be up to 40 degrees Celsius, a room from 35 degrees Celsius is no longer considered a suitable workplace, as the ZDF today explains.measures and challenges
The employer's obligation to care for a central role in times like this. Companies outdoors, especially in the construction industry, often have to adapt their working hours to escape the hard conditions of the midday sun. At the Reif construction company, the work starts earlier a day and the break times are extended. Extreme cases can even lead to the work set at 2 p.m. when the heat becomes unbearable.
not only construction companies, but also large facilities such as the Leipzig University Hospital face challenges. You cannot adapt the working hours here, but comprehensive heat protection measures are taken. These include drinking quantities and room temperature controls as well as the provision of 180 water dispensers for employees, patients and visitors.
legal and health aspects
The health risks should not be underestimated. Experts warn that high temperatures can lead to exhaustion, circulatory problems and, in the worst case, even sunsticks. Every employer should therefore have an eye on the health burden of their employees and take suitable measures to protect. This applies particularly to the recommendations of the technical rules for workplaces (ASR), which state that the air temperature in work rooms should not exceed 26 degrees Celsius. At higher temperatures, employers are required to ensure the well -being of their employees.
The DGUV emphasizes that the climate in the workplace is influenced by various factors such as air temperature, air speed and humidity. A risk assessment is required to protect health and performance. It is recommended to implement technical, organizational and personal protective measures.
Overall, the company is now facing the challenge of creating health -promoting working conditions and at the same time maintaining the interests of employers. This is the only way to find a balance that protects both the performance of the employees and their health.
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