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This summer’s heat wave has been a real bummer for construction workers. Particularly along the Gulf Coast where the high humidity adds to the misery. Frank and John, two construction supervisors, are having morning coffee and discussing ways to improve working conditions while constructing two substations several miles inland from the coast.
“I’m going to have my crews work primarily in the early evening, starting at sundown, when it’s a little cooler.” says Frank, “Also, we won’t have the sun blazing away. And if needed, I’ve got the budget to buy some industrial lighting. I’ve also got the OK from the union.”
“Huh!” responds John, “I’ve also been thinking about moving shift hours around. But I’m moving to early morning. The air’s cool and the sun’s low. Everybody knows that this is the best time to do hard work. Just look at all the early morning joggers!”
Henry Thud, the company cynic, has been listening from across the break room.
“Won’t make any difference,” says Henry, as he stretches, yawns and walks out into the new day. Frank and John just roll their eyes.
Who’s right? Frank, John or Henry Thud?
And explain why.
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