Many people 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.
Course Length: 28 minutes
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, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino
Copyright Date: 2024
What's Covered
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
