How Heat can Affect Productivity
A paper released by Nature looked into the effects of heat stress on productivity within Australia.
The models produced in natures paper suggested that ‘productivity may decrease by up to 20% in hot months globally by 2050’.
Effects from heat stress can vary, but may include:
- Feeling irritable and disagreeable
- An increase in self-inflicted distractions
- Reduction in concentration
- Work absenteeism
- Reduction in overall work performance
Brisbane, Queensland - monthly highest temperature - Resource
Not only is it a key responsibility for commercial businesses to keep employees safe in their working environment but they should also desire for their employees to attain the highest levels of productivity possible to improve the businesses output efficiency.
Commercial Air Conditioning
Commercial air conditioning units have vastly improved this past decade with their ability to distribute evenly and accurate airflow temperature throughout office workspaces and living environments.
Depending on the size of an office/work environment, one commercial air conditioning system could be more effective than another. Two prominent types of commercial air conditioning systems include the Split Air Conditioning System and the Ducted Air Conditioning System.
| Split Air Conditioning System | Ducted Air Conditioning System |
|---|---|
| More affordable - 'Install as you require process' | Evenly distributes temperature throughout a property |
| Suitable for apartments or multi-dwelling living areas | Ability to be zoned, and turned off in unused rooms |
| Highly energy efficient for small commercial spaces | Convenience of having reverse cycling, if required. |
Maintenance of modern commercial air conditioning systems is very low in terms of problems occurring however, it is still necessary to have half-yearly to yearly reviews of commercial air conditioning systems to ensure they are functioning optimally.
When AAE Industries performs any air conditioner maintenance, we will check the refrigerant levels, cooling coils, condensing unit, and drip trays to ensure they are operating as intended.
How often you should service your unit is dependant on how often you use it. A recommended average maintenance timeframe would be every 12 months under normal circumstances.
