Japan installs fridge for workers to cool down in heat

In Japan, a novel cooling box, also referred to as a 'frigorifero umano' or human refrigerator, has been developed to refresh workers during the hot summer months. This device resembles a phone booth and has been installed in Osaka.

The cabin, produced by manufacturer Trusco Nakayama, emits cold air at a temperature of about five degrees Celsius. The idea behind this cooling device is to provide rapid relief for employees at construction sites, factories, and warehouses.

According to the company, more than 300 units of the human refrigerator have been sold since April. This initiative is part of the response to the increasing climate change and the associated rising temperatures in Japan.

The introduction of such innovative solutions is a reaction to the ever-hotter summers that are posing new challenges for several industries. Companies are required to find ways to improve working conditions for their employees.

Reports indicate that workers have provided positive feedback about the cabin, which allows them to recover during work and maintain their performance. The responses to this novelty reflect the interest in effective temperature regulation measures in the workplace.

Cooling solutions like these cabins could become the norm in the long term to protect the well-being of workers in hot environments. The compatibility of working conditions and health is becoming increasingly important for companies in Japan.