Is Your Heater Ready for Winter?

While the hot and humid summer months may have left you and your crew truly appreciating an air conditioner to keep cool while on the job, the winter months are quickly approaching and soon it will be time to crank up the heat. Although there is a short period of time in between the transition from fall to winter, you don't want to wait until last minute to turn on your heater only to realize that it's broken or doesn't produce the warm air you and your crew need.

Despite the fact that some may claim that you can go without a heater, having a heater is essential for a business to function. Working in cold air can make it difficult for employees to carry out job responsibilities to the fullest. When working in a cold environment, employees may perform their job tasks at a much slower pace, possibly causing them to miss work deadlines. In addition, cold environments may cause machinery to function slower, or you may need to spend extra time heating up machinery for it to function. 

Also, working in a cold environment puts you and your employees at risk for becoming ill. Under the Workplace Regulations Act of 1992, employers are responsible for making sure their work environment is set at a comfortable temperature throughout the year to allow employees to carry out their job responsibilities. When employees become ill, they cannot work, which then reduces the number of staff members and can make completing projects on time difficult.  

In order to avoid these instances, you should check your heater in advance to ensure it works. You don't want to turn it on when it becomes cold only to realize it doesn't work. If your heater is malfunctioning, you should turn it off to avoid any technical errors. You should contact a professional to examine your heater. Because ordering a heater unit for your business can be costly, you should rent a heater. Renting as opposed to buying helps save your business money, plus you can rent the heater until Spring arrives. 

Don't let low temperatures cause your business to slow down; rent a heater.