Heat Stress Awareness

It is easy to forget the danger heat poses to the body, from sunburn and dehydration to heat stroke and death.   Whether you work outside on hot days or in a foundry, mine, bakery, or any other hot or humid environment, the key to preventing excessive heat stress is knowing the hazards of working in heat and the benefits of implementing proper controls and work practices. You will learn about all of these in this training.   Ideal learners include all employees.

Course Objectives  

• Describe how the body handles heat
• State common health and safety-related problems associated with heat
• Give examples of ways to reduce the likelihood of heat stress 

Course Duration

13 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None