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Is there anything my employer can do to reduce high temperatures?
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Where high temperatures are a common problem for much of the working time (for example, in kitchens, bakeries, etc.) there are things employers can do to reduce the heat.
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- Insulating or Removing Heat Sources
Identifying the main sources of heat and either shielding them or removing them altogether will stop the problem at source. When buying new equipment employers should think about the heat it will generate in use.
Simply increasing the circulation of fresh air can help with some problems. In kitchen areas, for example, good extraction will carry away steam and hot air and draw in cooler air. In more serious cases air-conditioning plants may be needed to bring down the temperature of the air. Ventilation and air-conditioning equipment needs to be regularly maintained and cleaned to make sure it is safe and effective.
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