Here is some advice on how to cool down and be more comfortable at work in hot weather. Many of these you can do yourself: some may need help from colleagues or facilities managers.
Keep your workspace cool
1. Turn off any unnecessary equipment, including lights, on or near your desk (turn off rather than
to standby if possible) to reduce heat gains.
2. Try to keep direct sunlight off you and your workspace – use window blinds if provided. If you cannot keep out of the sun, ask if shade can be provided or if it is possible to work in a more shaded area.
3. Avoid leaving any equipment on standby, especially overnight.
Keep yourself cool
4. Within the limits of acceptable office dress, try to wear lightweight, breathable, loose clothing where possible. You can ask the management if they will relax any requirement for formal office dress in hot conditions.
5. Drink plenty of fluids – warm or cool drinks help keep you cool better than very cold ones.
6. Take regular breaks in a cooler part of the building if possible.
7. If you can, schedule physically demanding tasks for cooler parts of the day, i.e. early morning or evening.
8. If flexible working hours and/or home-working are allowed, try to vary your travelling and working times to avoid travelling in the rush hour or working during the hottest part of the day. If they are not currently allowed, discuss their introduction with management.
Keep the workplace cool
9. Check that the heating is switched off, especially during hot spells in the spring or autumn. Tell your facilities managers if it is still on.
10. If your workplace is air conditioned, close the doors and windows so it can work efficiently.
11. If your workplace is not air conditioned, open windows can reduce the build up of humidity and increase air movement. You will get more air movement if you open windows on both sides of the building. In windy conditions it is better to have all the windows open a little rather than a few open a lot.
12. Portable or desk fans help give increased air movement and a local cooling effect where there is no air conditioning but remember to switch them off when you leave your desk.
13. Avoid or reduce the use of non-essential heat and moisture producing equipment in break/communal areas, such as ovens, microwaves, coffee machines etc.
14. Ask your facilities managers to provide an action list of the best ways to keep the building cool – e.g., to open blinds again in the evening before leaving for home, or open secure ventilators etc.
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