Course details
Heat Stress in Construction Environments
Course Overview
This online Heat Stress in Construction Environments course reviews how heat affects the body, the steps employees can take to prevent heat stress, and elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness. Each year thousands of employees suffer the adverse effects of heat stress. Whether they work outdoors under the hot summer sun, or indoors with equipment and machinery that give off high levels of heat, these employees need to know how to recognize and prevent heat stress and other heat-related health problems.
Topics Covered
- Heat and the body's cooling system
- Understanding heat-related illnesses
- Treating heat-related illnesses
- Preparing to work in hot environments
- And more
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
