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About this Course
While OSHA is still developing standards for heat and cold stress, employers are required to provide a workplace free from hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Employers have a legal and ethical obligation to promote a work environment that provides adequate rest and hydration to prevent illness, injury, and death.
Who Needs This Course?
This course is essential for a wide range of professionals who work in environments with extreme temperatures. Key roles that will benefit include:
- Construction Workers
- Outdoor Laborers
- Agricultural Workers
- Utility Workers
- Road Maintenance Workers
- Warehouse Workers
- Landscaping Workers
- Oil and Gas Industry Workers
- HVAC Technicians
- Emergency Response Teams
Promote safety and well-being for all employees by starting our Heat and Cold Stress Online Training. Our course is OSHA-aligned and meets classroom training requirements. We also include practice quiz questions for the final written exam and a checklist for employers to use when administering practical exams, ensuring compliance with OSHA's requirements.
What Standards Does This Course Cover?
This course meets the following OSHA standards:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (d) - Employers must assess workplaces for present or potential hazards and provide necessary PPE.
- 29 CFR 1910.141 (b) (1,2) - Employers must provide potable drinking water.
- 29 CFR 1910.151 (a,b) - Employers must provide access to trained medical personnel.
Outline
Topics Covered
- Best Practices
- Appropriate Clothing
- Appropriate Care
- Heat Stress
- Preventing Heat Illness
- Exposure Limits
- Illnesses & Symptoms
- Treatment
- Cold Stress
- Prevention
- Injuries & Treatments
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of environmental stressors and how they impact you.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to heat diseases in yourself and others.
- Recognize and manage cold injuries in yourself and others.
FAQs
How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?
Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.
Who Should Take This Online Training?
This course is designed for employees.
Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?
This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (d) - Employers must assess workplaces for present or potential hazards and provide necessary PPE.
- 29 CFR 1910.141 (b) (1,2) - Employers must provide potable drinking water.
- 29 CFR 1910.151 (a,b) - Employers must provide access to trained medical personnel.
Does OSHA Have a Heat Stress Standard?
Although OSHA is developing rules for heat-related illnesses and injuries, the organization does not have any standards for working under extreme temperatures. Most laws pertaining to heat stress are enforced by the General Duty Clause, which mandates that employers give employees a safe work environment.
What is Cold Stress?
Cold stress occurs when skin temperature drops, causing internal body temperature to fall, potentially leading to major health issues or even death.
What Does OSHA Recommend Preventing Cold and Heat Related Injuries?
OSHA advises daily monitoring of employees' conditions, promoting pairwork and taking breaks from hot or cold environments to prevent injuries or illnesses.
What are Signs of Heat Stroke?
The signs of heat stroke are:
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Dry or hot skin
- Fainting
These can all indicate heat stroke, unless it’s exertional heat stroke, which causes profuse sweating.
How Long Does Heat Stroke Last?
With proper treatment, symptoms only last until the sufferer is well rested and hydrated, which can range from one to two days. Heat stroke can very easily lead to death if not treated in time.
What Causes Hyperthermia?
Hyperthermia is caused when the body’s core temperature is elevated for several hours.
What Temperatures are Hyperthermia?
Hyperthermia refers to a group of heat-related illnesses that come about when your body temperature rises more than average for several hours at a time. A core temperature exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit is considered "severe" in general, and brain cells begin to die around 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
How Do You Prevent Hyperthermia?
Prevention is the best treatment for heat-related illness, so be sure to take breaks, cool-down, and sip water frequently if you are in a high-temperature environment.
Is Hyperthermia Hot or Cold?
Hyperthermia refers to temperatures that are greater than what is considered healthy. Hypothermia refers to dangerously low core body temperatures.
What are Five Signs of Hypothermia?
The signs of hypothermia are:
- Confusion
- Stumbling
- Slurred speech
- Exhaustion
When Do You Get Hypothermia?
Anytime your body can't keep its core temperature high enough to keep working, you run the risk of developing hypothermia. Hypothermia may occur at almost any temperature below your body temperature, but it is more severe below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This depends on your body temperature, clothing, length of exposure, and whether you are wet.
How Do You Treat Hypothermia?
You can treat hypothermia by drinking warm, sugary liquids and wrapping up in loose layers of clothes or blankets.
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