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Heat Injury and Illness Prevention
Course Length: 28 Minutes English/29 Minutes Spanish/33 Minutes Canadian French
Video Runtime: 20:04 English/26:28 Spanish/24:49 Canadian French
Overview: Many people are exposed to heat on the job. Whether work is performed outdoors or in hot indoor environments, overexposure to heat can put a person at risk for heat-related illnesses.
These illnesses are preventable, and a worker's best defense against heat-related illnesses is prevention.
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention is designed to help learners understand the dangers of heat stress in both indoor and outdoor environments and how to prevent and respond to a heat stress emergency.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Identify hot working environments
- Recognize common signs and symptoms related to heat illness
- Respond to heat-related emergencies
- Apply heat stress prevention measures
- Describe communication expectations on multi-employer sites
Outline:
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Navigation
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Hot Working Environments
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Heat Advisories and Warnings
- Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Signs & Symptoms of Heat Stress
- Heat-Induced Illnesses
- Heat Fatigue
- Heat Rash
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Collapse
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
- Heat Stress Health and Habits
Responding to Heat Stress Emergencies
- Report Symptoms
- Contact Emergency Services
- First-Aid Measures
Preventing Heat Stress
- Avoid and control hazards
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: 29 USC 654 - OSHA's General Duty Clause and OSHA's National Emphasis Program - Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards
Copyright Date: 2024
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