Chinese office workers fight work-induced deterioration

Khaosod•International•19d ago

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Chinese office workers are using umbrellas, sunscreens, and DIY stress-relief tools to combat physical and mental deterioration caused by office environments and long working hours.

•Office workers in China are adopting extreme sun protection measures indoors, such as using umbrellas and face masks, to prevent skin darkening and fatigue.
•Lighting designers and experts warn that cool-tone office lighting and poor air quality contribute to physical discomfort and mental fatigue.
•The World Health Organization previously identified 'Sick Building Syndrome' to describe symptoms related to spending time in certain buildings.
•Data from May indicates average weekly working hours in China are approximately 48.2 hours, exceeding the legal limit of 44 hours.

Overview

•Office workers in China are using umbrellas at their desks, applying thick sunscreen, and wearing hats or masks indoors to prevent skin darkening and fatigue.
•Yogi, a lighting designer, explains that many offices use cool-tone lighting to keep employees alert and increase work efficiency.
•Experts warn that cool-tone lighting, dry air, dust accumulation in ventilation systems, and high carbon dioxide levels can increase physical discomfort and mental fatigue.
•The World Health Organization described 'Sick Building Syndrome' in the 1980s to explain symptoms like headaches, nasal congestion, and fatigue associated with spending time in certain buildings.
•A 2008 study linked building-related health issues to decreased work efficiency and increased absenteeism.
•Some employees use DIY stress-relief methods, such as converting empty milk tea cups into humidifiers or keeping stones and mango seeds as desk pets.
•Data from May shows average weekly working hours in China are around 48.2 hours, which is higher than the legal limit of 44 hours.

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Key Entities

Organization

RedNoteℹ️

A social media platform where Chinese office workers share tips and experiences regarding work-induced deterioration.

World Health Organization(องค์การอนามัยโลก)ℹ️

The organization that used the term 'Sick Building Syndrome' in the 1980s.

Sina

A platform where tips for skin care and the use of umbrellas in the office were shared.

Person

@lelehangmu

A RedNote user from Jiangsu Province who reported skin darkening and eye fatigue after one month of working.

Yogi(โยกิ)ℹ️

A lighting designer who explained the use of cool-tone lighting in offices.

Place

Jiangsu Province(มณฑลเจียงซู)ℹ️

A province in eastern China where the RedNote user @lelehangmu is located.