Heat Stress for Supervisors

Heat stress can happen gradually so that people don't notice when it is happening. Heat stress can impair judgment, causing people to work unsafely. As a supervisor, your employees are counting on you to watch out for them and make their work as safe as possible. Take this course to learn about heat stress, your responsibilities, the controls you can apply and what to do in emergencies. This course is ideal for people who supervise others who may work in hot conditions.

 Recall why supervisors should be concerned about heat stress

 Recall how factors such as the heat index, heat advisories, acclimatization and exertion affect heat stress

 Recognize the importance of written heat stress programs and monitoring

 Recognize heat stress controls and supervisor responsibilities before and during work in hot conditions

 Decide what to do during heat stress emergencies