eLearning
Heat Stress
Duration
30–35
minutes
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Course Overview
What this course covers
It is easy to forget the danger that heat poses to the body, from sunburn and heat rash to heat stroke and death. Whether you work outside on hot days or in a foundry, mine, bakery or any other hot or humid environment, the key to preventing excessive heat stress is knowing the hazards of working in heat and the benefits of implementing proper controls and work practices. You will learn about all of these in this training. Ideal learners include all employees, managers and supervisors.
Course Outline
01
Recall how the body handles heat
02
Recognize conditions likely to cause heat stress, including the heat index and levels of exertion
03
Identify common health and safety problems associated with heat
04
Recognize the symptoms of health problems associated with exposure to heat and how to treat them
05
Recall programs and controls to reduce the likelihood of heat stress
Delivered Through the Platform
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This course runs on the Hard Hat Immersive Learning Platform. Assign to individuals or groups, track completion in real time, and pull compliance reports on demand — across all three training formats.