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Heat Stress (Global)
The dangers of excessive heat can often be overlooked, from the risks of sunburn and dehydration to heat stroke and even death. If your work involves exposure to hot environments like outdoor work on warm days, foundries, mines, bakeries, or any other humid conditions, the crucial factor in preventing heat stress is understanding the risks of working in heated surroundings and the advantage of applying appropriate controls and work practices. These concepts will be discussed in the Heat Stress (Global) course. This course is ideal for all workers, supervisors, and managers.
The dangers of excessive heat are often underestimated, from sunburn and dehydration to heat stroke and even death. If your work involves exposure to hot environments like outdoor work on warm days, foundries, mines, bakeries, or any other humid conditions, the key to avoiding heat stress is understanding the risks of working in heated surroundings and the benefits of applying appropriate controls and work practices. These aspects will be covered in the Heat Stress (Global) training. This course is suitable for all workers, supervisors, and managers.
This online Heat Stress (Global) course covers the following topics:
- Managing Heat
- Heat-Related Safety Issues
- Best Practices in Heat Conditions
- Heat-Related Illnesses
Upon completion of this course, you will be capable of:
- Understanding how the body regulates heat
- Identifying the most common safety concerns associated with heat
- Recognizing the symptoms of common health issues related to heat exposure and how to address them
- Providing examples of methods to minimize the risk of heat stress
- Discussing special factors to consider when operating in hot conditions
- Outlining the advantages and key components of a documented heat illness prevention program
Roughly 30 minutes
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be taken up to three times to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is an important resource for future reference and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 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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