In this course, you will learn how heat affects the body and the steps employees can take to prevent heat stress.
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.
Skills you’ll gain
First AidBasic First AidFirst Aid And PreparednessOccupational HealthWorkplace WellnessFirst Aid CertificationWhat You'll Learn
- Explain how heat affects the body and the body's cooling system
- Identify common heat-related illnesses
- Apply elementary first aid to treat heat-related illnesses
- Prepare to work safely in hot environments
- Recognize engineering controls used for hot environments
- Take steps to prevent heat stress in the workplace
Key Takeaways
- Heat can affect the body, and employees can take steps to prevent heat stress.
- The course covers how the body's cooling system responds to heat.
- Learners study heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.
- Elementary first aid can be given to a worker affected by a heat-related illness.
- Preparing to work in hot environments and using engineering controls help manage heat exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Heat Stress course cover?
It covers 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 affected by a heat-related illness.
Who is this course for?
It is for employees who want to learn how to prevent heat stress and respond to heat-related illnesses in the workplace.
Will I learn first aid in this course?
Yes, the course covers some elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include the body's cooling system, heat-related illnesses, treating heat-related illnesses, preparing to work in hot environments, and engineering controls for hot environments.
What skills does this course build?
It builds skills in first aid, basic first aid, first aid and preparedness, occupational health, and workplace wellness.
Transcript
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