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Heat Stress
Learn the steps to take to prevent and treat heat stress.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 1 lessons.
Provider : KnowledgeCity 1 Lesson · 14m in English
Course Description
In this course, you will learn how heat affects the body and the steps employees can take to prevent heat stress. The course will also cover some elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how heat affects the body and the body's cooling system
- Identify common heat-related illnesses
- Apply basic first aid to treat heat-related illnesses
- Take steps to prepare for and prevent heat stress in hot environments
- Recognize engineering controls used for hot work environments
Key Takeaways
- Heat affects the body and can lead to heat stress, which employees can take steps to prevent.
- The body has a cooling system that responds to heat, which the course explains.
- There are several heat-related illnesses, and the course covers how to treat them with basic first aid.
- Preparing properly and using engineering controls helps workers operate safely in hot environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Heat Stress course cover?
The course covers how heat affects the body, the body's cooling system, the steps employees can take to prevent heat stress, heat-related illnesses, basic first aid for treating them, preparing to work in hot environments, and engineering controls for hot environments.
Will I learn first aid for heat-related illness?
Yes. The course covers some elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness, including a lesson on treating heat-related illnesses.
Who is this course for?
It is aimed at employees who want to learn how to prevent heat stress and provide basic first aid to workers affected by heat-related illness.
What skills does this course help build?
It builds skills in first aid, basic first aid, first aid and preparedness, occupational health, and workplace wellness.
