Temperature Control Systems at Paperstone

A more comfortable office means a happier and more productive workforce and controlling air temperature is one of the key means of achieving comfort in the workplace. We supply a range of air conditioners, air coolers, cooler/heater combinations, air ionisers and dehumidifiers to create a comfortable working environment.

According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), rising temperatures in the office can make workers feel uncomfortable and can compromise performance and safety. The World Health and Safety Organisation recommends 24°C as the maximum temperature in the workplace and advises the immediate improvement of ventilation if this temperature is exceeded. Conversely, low temperatures can cause discomfort, lower concentration levels and can even pose health risks. The HSE recommends ambient temperature of at least 16°C (lower in strenuous and other work contexts).

At Paperstone we offer a variety solutions to suit all budgets to keep your fellow workers comfortable. Amcor and Vent products include the following:

• Air purifiers remove contaminants such as dust, pollen and mould spores from the air. Because they remove airborne allergens, they can be beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
• Air coolers cool the air using the evaporation of water. The same principle applies to perspiration which the body produces to cool it down.
• Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air, thus improving the efficiency of heaters.
• Air conditioners cool and dehumidify air using a refrigeration cycle. The air temperature is controlled with a thermostat.

Remember...

While the use of coolers and heaters is often unavoidable, there are measures you can take to maintain thermal comfort without wasting electricity. Encourage the following measures – and take them yourself – when you can:

• Add/remove layers of clothing
• Use window blinds to cut down heating effects of the sun
• Keep hydrated when it's warm
• If possible, work away from direct sunlight and heating units
• Take breaks to cool down or heat up as appropriate

The Health and Safety Executive provides guidelines and advice on workplace temperature for managers and workers.

Facts

• The Ancient Romans cooled certain houses by circulating aqueduct water around their walls.
• North Carolinian Stuart W. Cramer of Charlotte coined the term "air conditioning" in 1906 when developing a combined moisture and ventilation system to "condition" and change the air in his factories.