From the WHP annual calendar · July
Heat Protection Season
Prevention and protection during high temperatures.
Idea to get started
Drinking water challenge, distribute a heat etiquette guide, check fans/sun protection, hydration reminders
Did you know?
- Upper limit for workrooms
- 26 °C
- Above this, measures are required
- 30 °C
Workrooms in Germany should not get warmer than 26 °C. Above 30 °C, employers must take effective measures, and above 35 °C a room is not suitable for work without special protective measures (German workplace rule ASR A3.5).
Source: BAuA, Hohe Raumtemperaturen in Arbeitsstätten (ASR A3.5)
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