Heat wave at work: This is how Bremen workers fight the extreme heat!

Heat wave at work: This is how Bremen workers fight the extreme heat!

In Bremen, the recent heat wave is causing a hot summer, which is particularly affecting working conditions in various industries. While high temperatures are not new to certain jobs, the extreme conditions exacerbated by the current heatwave are presenting new challenges for many workers. Current reports from butenunbinnen.de show how diverse the reactions to the heat are.

Sauna master Johannes Betzinger is particularly busy, working in various facilities where temperatures between 46 and 90 degrees are the order of the day. Despite the summer heat, he carries out regular infusions and emphasizes that the sauna can be refreshing on hot days. An exciting angle on the discussion about heat-intensive jobs that shows how differently people deal with high temperatures.

Construction workers and boiler attendants: the challenge of heat

On construction sites, like in Bremen-Hastedt, workers are often exposed to direct sunlight. Foreman Martin Senne therefore has a practical approach: the workload on hot days should be adjusted by putting heavy work on cooler days. Construction manager Jonas Becker also emphasizes the need to provide lots of water bottles - 80 boxes for up to 30 people are not a rare sight.

Working at the Bremen-Findorff waste-to-energy plant also means great heat for boiler attendant Jens Spriewald, where he has to operate in temperatures over 55 degrees. Over 1,800 tons of waste are burned here every day and up to 265,000 megawatt hours of electricity are generated - an immense output that is only possible if the employees are adequately cooled.

Industrial mechanic and baker: Looking to cool down

Katharina Lücke, a trainee industrial mechanic, is not only confronted with midsummer outside temperatures when welding, but also with intense 4,000 degrees. She emphasizes the importance of taking regular breaks and staying hydrated to better endure the heat.

Nils Wetzel, a baker from Ritterhude, has his own strategy for mastering the bakery at temperatures up to 260 degrees. He notes that the high humidity puts a lot more strain on him than the heat itself. He also reports challenges in sleeping during this heat wave and is thinking about making adjustments to his living situation.

Effects on everyday work and overarching topics

The heat wave raises exciting questions: How do you deal with extreme temperatures in the workplace? The topic extends beyond a region and also leads to considerations of how companies can respond to their employees in such situations. In addition, companies are also looking for flexible and cost-effective solutions in the area of ​​accounting. They are increasingly turning to online accounting services, as regnskapsførertilbud.no reports.

These developments show the desire of many companies to overcome contemporary challenges and find innovative approaches to improve the quality of life of their employees. The summer of 2025 could therefore go down in history not only as hot, but also as groundbreaking in adapting to climatic conditions in the world of work.