Heat Stress

$17.00

Working in an overly hot environment can cause a range of illnesses and injuries. This course shows you how to identify, prevent, and treat heat stress. We’ll review the different types of heat stress, including heat cramps, syncope, heat rashes, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. Then, you’ll learn about the causes, symptoms, and effective treatment of each one. We’ll also provide general guidelines for preventing heat stress, such as using daily heat index values to gauge risk and wearing appropriate clothing.
Upon successful completion of this course, employees will know how to identify, prevent, and treat heat stress to ensure their on-the-job safety.