Heat Stress
CE Credits Hours: 0.03
Course Objectives
Recall how the body handles heat;
Recognize conditions likely to cause heat stress, including the heat index and levels of exertion
Identify common health and safety problems associated with heat;
Recognize the symptoms of health problems associated with exposure to heat and how to treat them;
Recall programs and controls to reduce the likelihood of heat stress
Course Description
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.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA Technical Manual, Section III, Chapter 4: Heat Stress;
ACGIH TLVS and BEIS (2020);
Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 3395: Heat Illness Prevention
