In this article, without going into in-depth technical details, we consider various working conditions. What is meant by conditions here? We will make a reservation right away: this is the situation at the workplace, the condition of the room according to various parameters. The health of the employee, the psycho-emotional state, as well as the mood, depend on the conditions at the workplace.
Mines and rooms without windows
Windowless rooms, basement floors and a dungeon have a different effect on the human body. There is no doubt that not everyone can work in a deep mine. But someone is better that on the third floor of the warehouse building the workplace should be in a room without windows, so as not to see what is happening on the street.
It can be noted that in the same mine or in the subway at a station with a deep foundation, it’s hard to work, so there will be harmful working conditions. And it is not only a difference in atmospheric pressure, but also an increased concentration of dust. So not only blood vessels, but also lungs suffer.
Drafts, cold and humidity
Important factors related to the climatic conditions in the room (we will talk about working on the street later). The employer should not spare money on the health of workers. If the room temperature drops below 17 degrees in winter, then you should put a heater or conduct central heating. Any drafts should also be eliminated. Normal and healthy working conditions are impossible in the heat. Make sure that your employees are provided with air conditioning or a fan, and windows facing the sunny side have shutters or curtains.
Humidity in the room is important, it should not be very dry, especially where it is impossible to remove dust. In this case, you can put a humidifier.
Furniture and lighting
The workplace should be bright, comfortable and not very cramped. In no case should it be allowed for the employee to fulfill his duties in a broken chair, a shaky table or without bright light.
Cramped indoors, as well as clutter, can lead to fatigue, injury. The working (labor) conditions must be met strictly according to the general labor protection regulations.
Fire safety
Undoubtedly, in every room there should be a working fire extinguisher with an unexpired shelf life. Remember that after the expiration of the period indicated in the tag, the fire extinguisher must be recharged. Universal for office and warehouse premises. And where there is a large number of electrical installations, wiring, powder is needed.
Access to the bathroom
Everyone has a need to wash their hands, go to the toilet. Therefore, there must be access (especially free) to the bathroom. In no case should the employee be prevented from absenting as necessary. Remember that you can’t tolerate for a long time, since infectious and non-infectious diseases can develop, headaches can occur. And working with a crowded bladder is impossible.
Lunch breaks
Have you heard of gastritis? Why does it appear in people? Is it just because they began to stuff food with harmful additives? No. Much depends on the diet. If you have prescribed to an employee in an employment contract that he has lunch from 12.00 to 13.00, then you must strictly observe this paragraph. Do you want the worker to suffer from an aching stomach?
Make sure that your office or company has clean water. For example, coolers or water purification filters. Anyone should consume clean water in the required quantities. After all, working conditions also depend on the ability to use the elements necessary for the body.
The eating room or lunch area should be equipped with a kettle, fridge and microwave. Not every employee can afford to go to a cafe or a dining room, or maybe someone prefers homemade dishes.
Dangerous and harmful production
Construction, transport, electrical installations and power lines, mountains and mines, blockages - this is just the minimum list of dangerous areas of activity. Each employee must be instructed to sign. You must pass the exams and get the appropriate certificate. Not a single employee should be allowed to work independently without training, work clothes and protective accessories.
The conditions of activity, work that are associated with the street, large rooms, mines should be as safe as possible. Without any working elements (overalls, helmet, signal vest , etc.), the employee does not have the right to begin work.
Labor protection also requires the employee to undergo a medical examination in order to find out whether he is fit for work, whether any chronic diseases have occurred due to the profession.
And if this is impossible
This item applies more to the employees themselves. If the employer does not provide normal working conditions, then you can contact the labor protection supervision, assemble an independent commission, and contact higher organizations. And if at the workplace all conditions are met, then think, maybe you should change your profession.