BIS Safety Software
Cold Stress Training
This course aims to heighten employee awareness regarding potential risks associated with working in cold conditions.
This Cold Stress Training course is designed to increase awareness amongst employees about the potential dangers of working in cold environments. The course provides detailed insights into the characteristics, symptoms, and treatment of various cold stresses, and outlines precautionary measures to safeguard employees. Although the course does cover instances of immersion hypothermia (exposure to cold water), it does not include information on water rescue procedures.
Upon successful completion of this Cold Stress Training course, you should gain:
- A thorough understanding of how to pinpoint the hazards associated with working in cold environments, including recognizing physical symptoms and knowledge of the appropriate remedies.
- A comprehensive guide on how to defend against cold stresses, encompassing environmental protections, other preparations and practices, and appropriate clothing choices.
- Cold Stress Hazards
- Hypothermia Overview
- Frostbite Overview
- Trench Foot Overview
- Chilblains Overview
- Plan, Prepare, Prevent
Estimated course duration is 20 minutes
Testing implemented throughout this online Cold Stress Training course is designed to consolidate the information imparted. A score of 80% is necessary to earn a certificate of completion. Participants have the opportunity to retake the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved initially.
Upon successful completion of the online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 20 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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