Cold Stress
Learning objectives
- Identify the hazards that can result from working in cold environments including physical signs, symptoms, and treatments.
- Identify ways to protect against cold stresses including observing environmental protections, undertaking other preparations and practices, and dressing appropriately.
Course overview
This lesson aims to equip you with the knowledge to stay safe in cold environments. By the end of this lesson, you'll understand the hazards of cold stress, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and what steps to take to protect yourself. Although this lesson describes instances of immersion hypothermia (cold water exposure), it does not contain information on water rescue procedures.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 15 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish , French Canadian , Korean , Russian , Thai , Vietnamese , Chinese (Simplified) , German , Hindi , Polish , Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Recognize and Respond
- Plan, Prepare, Prevent