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Heat Stress for Industrial Environments
Learn how to safely address heat-related illness.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 Lessons · 11m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat-related illness and death are preventable, yet every year employees working in industrial environments succumb to heat-related illnesses. This course teaches employees that heat-related illnesses can occur in many situations, and reviews what can be done to address these situations. This safety course will also help you identify heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.
Working in hot, humid environments can be strenuous. For the average adult, body temperature can range between 97°F to 99°F. The body’s temperature can rise due to heat in the environment and heat generated internally while working, such as from physical activity. If the body is unable to disperse the heat quickly workers may be in serious trouble. Some states and countries may have occupational heat illness prevention standards, but many do not. That is why this safety course is so important. Workers at risk of heat-related illnesses include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners, boiler room workers, factory workers, and many others. Preventing heat-related illnesses in workers is important and this course will provide training to workers, so they understand what heat-related illnesses are, how it affects their health and safety, and how to prevent it.
What You'll Learn
- Identify how heat can stress the body and the body's cooling system
- Recognize different types of heat-related illnesses
- Help someone who has become dangerously overheated
- Apply ways to keep yourself cool in hot environments
- Prepare to work safely in hot, humid environments
Key Takeaways
- Heat-related illness and death are preventable, yet employees in industrial environments succumb to heat-related illnesses every year.
- Body temperature can rise from environmental heat and internally generated heat such as physical activity, and danger arises when the body cannot disperse heat quickly.
- Workers at risk include outdoor workers and those in hot environments such as firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners, boiler room workers, and factory workers.
- Some states and countries have occupational heat illness prevention standards, but many do not, making this training important.
- The course helps workers understand what heat-related illnesses are, how they affect health and safety, and how to prevent them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for employees working in industrial environments and workers at risk of heat-related illnesses, including outdoor workers and those in hot environments such as firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners, boiler room workers, and factory workers.
What does this course cover?
It covers how heat can stress the body, different types of heat-related illnesses, how to help someone who has become dangerously overheated, and how to keep yourself cool in hot environments.
What skills will I gain?
The course covers heat illness, occupational diseases, occupational health, occupational injuries, occupational safety and health, and workplace safety.
How is the course structured?
It includes lessons on Introduction, Heat and the Body's Cooling System, Heat-Related Illnesses, Treating Heat-Related Illnesses, Preparing to Work in Hot Environments, and a Conclusion.
Why is this safety training important?
Heat-related illness and death are preventable, yet employees succumb to them every year, and because many states and countries lack occupational heat illness prevention standards, this training helps workers understand and prevent heat-related illnesses.
