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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.

APERÇU DU COURS

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.

SUJETS DU COURS

This online Heat Stress (Global) course covers the following topics:

Managing Heat
Heat-Related Safety Issues
Best Practices in Heat Conditions
Heat-Related Illnesses

Une fois ce cours terminé, vous serez capable de :

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

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 30 minutes

Note de passage

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.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Une fois ce cours en ligne terminé avec succès, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et pour impression.

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