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Heat Stress

Working in high heat can cause a number of health issues, particularly for workers who are not acclimated to the conditions. 

Who needs Heat Stress Training?

This training is intended for employees who, during the course of regular work duties, are exposed to high-temperature conditions for significant periods of time. This training is available in both English and Spanish language versions.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Identify heat stress factors
• Recognize measures for preventing heat stress
• Recognize symptoms and treatments for heat-related illness

Course Objectives

This training will teach employees the hazards of working in high heat and how to minimize or eliminate those hazards. Employees will learn how to identify the hazardous health effects of high heat, methods to prevent those health effects and what to do if a co-worker exhibits symptoms of heat stress such as heat fatigue, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Time to Complete Course

31 Minutes

Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, Section 5(a)(1)

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish