Heat Safety Awareness
Level: Intermediate
Average Rating: (11978)
Item #: RVI-11013
SME: Neil Smith CIH CSP CHMM
Course Description
During the summer months, people working outdoors or hot warehouses are at an increased risk for heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illnesses can be very dangerous and may present themselves in many different forms. This course will identify the symptoms and complications of these types of illnesses, and discuss methods of treatment and prevention.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the heat index and the heat illness equation
- Identify the causes of heat-related illnesses
- Describe the different levels of heat illness, recognize the symptoms, and describe treatment and prevention methods
- Identify control measures to lessen the risk of heat stress
- Discuss employee and supervisor responsibilities regarding safety and health when working in hot environments
- Explain how to prevent heat illness at home
- Identify the dangers of sun exposure
- Explain ways to prevent and control illness related to sun exposure
Libraries
- AEC Complete
- Facilities Management & Maintenance
- IND - Health, Safety, Environment
- All Industrial Courses
- Facilities Management & Maintenance
- IND - Health, Safety, Environment
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Course Reviews (604)
great course
By Antonio C.
on September 14, 2017
great course
these are examples of how to protect yourself against of heat related illne…
By Blaise B.
on September 14, 2017
these are examples of how to protect yourself against of heat related illness
GOOD INFO
By Michael D.
on September 10, 2017
GOOD INFO
It's Labor day and summer is about over.
By Terry g K.
on August 30, 2017
It's Labor day and summer is about over. This is right on time!!
Great
By Ashiya vachaun G.
on August 30, 2017
Great
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