Heat Stress
Learning objectives
- Identify the hazards that can result from working in hot environments, including physical signs, symptoms, and treatments of heat stresses.
- Identify ways to protect yourself from heat stresses, including observing your employer's heat stress protective strategies, along with other preparations and practices.
Course overview
This lesson will help you become aware of the hazards inherent to working in hot environments. Additionally, you will learn the nature, symptoms, and treatment of heat stresses, as well as the precautions you should take to protect yourself against these stresses. You will hear some general first aid guidelines; however, any treatment-related information provided in this lesson does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.
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
Course Outline
- Recognize and Respond
- Plan, Prepare, Prevent
Regulations
- California Department of Industrial Relations, Heat Illness Prevention