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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 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 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
- Explain how heat affects the body and its cooling system
- Identify common heat-related illnesses
- Apply elementary first aid to workers affected by heat-related illness
- Take preventive steps to avoid heat stress at work
- Prepare to work safely in hot environments
- Recognize engineering controls used for hot environments
Key Takeaways
- Heat affects the body, and employees can take steps to prevent heat stress.
- The course explains the body's cooling system and how heat-related illnesses develop.
- Basic 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 course cover?
It covers how heat affects the body, the steps employees can take to prevent heat stress, and elementary first aid for workers affected by a heat-related illness.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover heat and 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 will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in first aid, basic first aid, first aid and preparedness, occupational health, and workplace wellness.
Does the course teach first aid for heat-related illness?
Yes, it covers some elementary first aid that can be given to a worker who has been affected by a heat-related illness.
