There are many people who are exposed to heat on the job. Whether work is performed outdoors or in hot indoor environments, overexposure to heat can put a person at risk for heat-related illnesses.

A person’s best defense against heat-related illnesses is prevention. This training is designed to help learners understand the dangers of heat stress in both indoor and outdoor environments and how to prevent and respond to a heat stress emergency.

• After completing this training, learners will be able to:
  • Identify hot working environments.
  • Recognize common signs and symptoms related to heat illness.
  • Respond to heat-related emergencies.
  • Apply heat stress prevention measures.
  • Describe communication expectations on multi-employer sites.
• Regulations Covered: 29 USC 654 — OSHA’s General Duty Clause (OSH Act Section 5(a)(1))
• Intended Audience: Employees who work in hot environments (indoors or outdoors)
• Languages: English, Spanish, Canadian French
• Length: TBD
• Copyright Date: 2024
• Heat Illness and Injury Prevention covers the following topics:
  • Hot Working Environments
    • Hazard Identification and Assessment
    • Heat Advisories and Warnings
    • Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Program
  • Signs & Symptoms of Heat Stress
    • Heat-Induced Illnesses
    • Heat Fatigue
    • Heat Rash
    • Heat Cramps
    • Heat Collapse
    • Heat Exhaustion
    • Heat Stroke
    • Heat Stress Health and Habits
  • Responding to Heat Stress Emergencies
    • Report Symptoms
    • Contact Emergency Services
    • First Aid Measures
  • Preventing Heat Stress
    • Avoid and Control Hazards

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