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Perhaps you already know how much high temperatures
are costing your business. If not, you may be interested
in what NASA found out when they conducted their own
study, CR-1205-1, "A Compendium of Human Responses to
the Aerospace Environment".
This definitive report shows a strong correlation
between the effective temperature and human
productivity. At 85 degrees, work output drops by 18%
while accuracy suffers by 40%!
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NASA Report CR-1205-1 |
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Effective Temp.
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75
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80
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85
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90
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95
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100
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105
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Loss in Output
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3%
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8%
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18%
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29%
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45%
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62%
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79%
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Loss in Accuracy
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5%
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40%
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300%
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700%
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While productivity is the most obviously costly
product of a hot, uncomfortable work environment, that's
not the end of it. Your bottom line also suffers from:
- Low Morale, caused by heat discomfort
- Tardiness and Absenteeism
- Turn over and the associated training and
discharge costs
- Reduced attention to Safety
- Potential Health Issues
What does 18% of your payroll cost per month? Or
29%... or 45%?
If you consider payback as an important factor in your
equipment buying decisions, you cannot ignore the
importance and value associated with providing your
employees a comfortable work environment.
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