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Heat Illness and Injury Prevention

This digital course outlines the impact of heat on the human body, highlights measures employees can adopt to avert heat stress, and offers basic first aid skills for workers suffering from heat-induced illnesses.

APERÇU DU COURS

Every year, heat stress negatively impacts the health of a significant number of workers. Whether they are operating under the scorching summer sun or working indoor amidst heat-generating machinery, it’s crucial for workers to be aware of how to identify and prevent heat stress and other heat-related health issues.

With a dynamic blend of audio, video, text, and colorful imagery, our Heat Illness and Injury Prevention course offers topic-centered lessons for clear understanding and retention. Participants will gain insights on how heat impacts the body, measures to prevent heat stress, and basic first aid to help a worker suffering from heat-induced illness.

SUJETS DU COURS

Situations leading to heat-related illnesses
Heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
How the body reacts to heat
Recognizing symptoms of heat stress
Preventing heat-related illnesses
First aid
And more!

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 30 minutes

Note de passage

The testing included in this Heat Illness and Injury Prevention course is meant to reinforce the content delivered. A score of 80% is required to earn a completion certificate. If the pass mark isn’t achieved, participants have the option to retake the course twice.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

After successful completion of this digital course, a certificate of completion will be accessible for download and print.

APERÇU DU COURS