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Amidst a severe summer heatwave in Japan, some workplaces have introduced specialized cooling units designed for human use to help employees recover from heat-related exhaustion. The devices provide immediate relief to individuals suffering from the physical effects of high temperatures, such as dizziness and fatigue caused by commuting or working in the heat.

One employee, Isao Tabuchi, reported significant physical recovery after utilizing the equipment upon arriving at his workplace by bicycle. The adoption of these cooling solutions highlights the ongoing efforts by Japanese businesses to mitigate the health risks posed by the country's increasingly intense summer conditions.