Cold Stress in the Workplace (CSW-1.2)

Cold Stress in the Workplace (CSW-1.2)

Learning objectives

  • Identify factors that contribute to cold stress
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of cold stress
  • Identify controls to help prevent cold stress

Course overview

People who work outdoors or in cold indoor environments such as walk-in freezers are frequently subject to cold, wet working conditions. Working in wet or cold environments can take a heavy toll on workers? bodies and be hazardous to their health. Workers who work in wet in cold or wet environments must be able to prepare to work in these conditions. Learners who successfully complete this course should be able to identify factors that contribute to cold stress, recognize signs and symptoms of cold stress, and identify controls that can help prevent cold stress.

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.


  • 16 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 13898
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Regulations
  • OSHA General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act
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