5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Coworkers in Winter

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More than one person is welcome cold front.

According to information from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), Cold front (FF) This is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when a large amount of cold, dry air separates from a large amount of warm air.

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“The cold air mass is denser, pushing the warm air mass below, forcing the warm air to rise.”

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A cold front It is usually accompanied by an area of ​​low pressure, with winds blowing counterclockwise around a specific area in the Northern Hemisphere.Therefore, when one appears, it is guaranteed Temperatures will drop.

The National Weather Service (SMN) reports that 56 cold fronts are expected during the 2023-2024 season. Additionally, 9 to 11 winter storms are expected this winter.

How to take care of employees in the face of cold front?

There are several measures employer Can take care of the physical health of collaborators during work cold front season and maintain a safe and comfortable working environment.

1. Verify that the workspace is isolated

Check if the facilities are in good condition isolated And there is no cold air leakage. This will help keep the internal temperature stable.

According to Rhona Therm, a company specializing in building insulation, if exterior walls are properly insulated, there will There is less temperature transfer between the inside and outside.

This means optimizing the performance of your air conditioning equipment. “A well-insulated house means Reduce energy bills by up to 60%“.

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2. Provide appropriate uniforms

If necessary, supply Warm clothing or thermal protective gear to workers.

In view of the arrival of cold temperatures, the Mexican government recommends that people wear appropriate clothing. For example: Hats, gloves, scarves and socks.

3. Promote rest and dispersed working from home

If workers are exposed to cold for extended periods of time, arrangements should be made take regular breaks Intersperse air-conditioned areas and home offices to allow them to warm up and rest.

When employees are at home, it is necessary to adjust the home to the cold temperatures. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends:

• Install insulator and blinds
• isolation pipeline water flowing through exterior wall
• clean gutter
• repair leakage Rooftop.

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4. Confirm that employees have adequate hygiene habits

During winter, Respiratory DiseasesLike the flu and the common cold, much more common.he wash hands often and other hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of germs and reduce the risk of getting or spreading an infection.

In this regard, the Ministry of Health (SS) recommends that, in addition to hand washing, sneeze according to label (cover nose and mouth with forearm), no vomitDo not touch your face with dirty hands, and clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces and objects.

5. Promote physical exercise

encourage workers Stay active and perform warm-up exercises before starting a taskas this can help increase blood circulation and keep the body warm.

Exercise can reduce a person’s chance of developing the following diseases disease Related to low temperature. The Medline Plus website comments that physical activity helps eliminate bacteria in the lungs and airways.

Additionally, it can lead to Antibody and white blood cells (WBC), which are immune system Fight disease.