Heat and Cold Stress Safety: Beat the Heat, Conquer the Cold

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About Course

This comprehensive course is designed to protect workers and empower supervisors in managing the serious risks associated with extreme temperatures. Participants will move beyond basic rules to develop a deep understanding of how heat and cold affect the body, learning to recognize early warning signs in themselves and others.

Through engaging interactive activities, real-world case studies, and practical checklists, you will gain the confidence to implement effective prevention strategies, from proper hydration and PPE selection to designing work-rest cycles based on actual environmental data.

Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, or emergency services, this course will provide you with the life-saving knowledge to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify the early and severe symptoms of heat illness and cold injury.
  • Understand the science of thermoregulation and key risk factors.
  • Select appropriate PPE and clothing for hot and cold environments.
  • Implement OSHA/NIOSH-recommended work-rest schedules and acclimatization plans.
  • Execute first aid procedures for heat stroke and hypothermia.

Course Content

Heat and Cold Stress Safety Part 1
We start with an understanding of heat stress, heat-related illnesses and signs and symptoms of heat stress.

  • Heat and Cold Stress Part 1
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  • Heat Stress Quick Facts
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Heat and Cold Stress Safety Part 2
Part 2 looks at cold stress, the common illnesses, signs, symptoms and more.

Heat and Cold Stress Safety Part 3
Interesting facts and information concerning heat and cold stress.

Heat and Cold Stress Safety Quiz

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