Heat and Cold Stress Online Training for Agriculture

Heat and cold stress are two distinct but related occupational health hazards that can affect individuals working in various environments, including agricultural settings. Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to regulate its internal temperature effectively in response to excessive heat exposure while cold stress occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a drop in body temperature.  

This course includes detailed sections on everything from appropriate clothing, safety practices, and the best methods to prevent illness and injury. Upon finishing the course, you will receive a downloadable certificate of completion.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
  • 29 CFR 1910.132(d) – PPE
  • 29 CFR 1915.152(b)   Hazard Assessment and Equipment 
  • 29 CFR 1917.95(a) – Protective Clothing 
  • 29 CFR 1910.151 – Medical and First Aid 
• General Duty Clause 5(a)(1) – “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.”