How to stay cool in the office on hot days
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How to stay cool in the office on hot days
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Even though summer has been slightly hit and miss so
far with rainy showers, it has still remained pretty
warm. This is lovely and enjoyable when sat in the
garden; however, it’s not so lovely when you’re at work
sat behind your desk with no aircon!
Read the following tips on how to stay cool in the office
on hot days...
How to stay cool in the office on hot days
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It’s natural to want to go outside
and enjoy the sun during your
lunch hour. Why not have you
lunch under the shade though to
stop you over heating?
Try and keep a slow pace if you
do go for a walk at lunch time or
need to run some errands, as by
rushing round you will end up
coming back into the office hot,
flustered and uncomfortable.
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By keeping the blinds or curtains
at work shut you can protect the
office from the strong sun rays
and heating the office, resulting
in a more comfortable working
environment.
Using a reflective film over the
office windows is also a great
idea for keeping away the sun
rays and reducing potential heat
of the office.
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Whilst in the height of summer
do you really need that light
switch on in the office?
It’s surprising how much heat a
bulb can generate and if your
office has quite a few lights on
this can all add up and increase
the temperature of the room.
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In the hot weather it’s good to
wear loose fitting clothes. It will
help any air in the office to
circulate around and cool your
body. Avoid tight fitting,
restrictive clothes as these will
contribute to you feeling hot and
bothered.
A lot of companies relax
business attire rules in the
summer to aid this, especially
with men not having to wear
ties.
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During the hot weather it’s important
to keep fully hydrated. Make sure you
regularly take a trip to the water
cooler. You could also fill up a bottle
which highlights how many glasses
you’re drinking throughout the day to
ensure you’re getting enough water.
If you’re likely to forget to drink during
the day, why not set a reminder on
your phone?
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Ask you manager if you can
order a desk top fan to cool you
down. Usually a short blast of
cold air for 5 to 10 minutes is
enough to make you
comfortable again.
Another reason for only using
the fan in short blasts is
because often they can be fairly
noisy and if you work in an open
plan office, the noise can
sometimes be distracting for
colleagues.
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