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645 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention: Employee Skip to main content

Location of Break Areas

Indoor break areas should include:

  • Air-Conditioned: Indoor break areas should be air-conditioned to provide a consistently cool environment where employees can recover from heat exposure.
60-Second Message on Heat Illness Prevention - OSHA
  • Increased Air Movement: If air conditioning is not available, break areas should have fans or other means to increase air movement and, if appropriate, dehumidification.
  • Comfortable Seating: Like outdoor break areas, indoor break areas should also have comfortable seating arrangements to ensure that employees can relax and rejuvenate themselves during their breaks.
  • Proper Ventilation: Adequate ventilation in indoor break areas is essential to maintain airflow, reduce humidity, and ensure a comfortable resting environment.

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3-6. Why is proper ventilation important in indoor break areas?