Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors – OSHA National Emphasis Program

  • 8 topics | 34m 1s
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  • Transcripts
Heat illnesses can be life threatening, so it's crucial for supervisors to take the proper preventative actions and intervene appropriately to maximize workplace safety. This course equips supervisors to recognize the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and presents first aid guidelines for treating these illnesses. The course also explores supervisors' responsibilities for preventing and responding to heat-related illnesses, and outlines workplace high-heat requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify risk factors for heat-related illness
  • recognize the risk factors for heat-related illness
  • recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness
  • identify measures that can help to prevent heat-related illnesses in the workplace
  • identify the symptoms of and prevention measures for heat-related illness
  • recognize employer responsibilities for preventing and treating heat-related illnesses
  • identify special high-heat requirements that apply in specific industries
  • identify employer responsibilities regarding heat-related illnesses and special high-heat requirements in specific industries

IN THIS COURSE

  • Heat Stress Risk Factors
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Heat Stress Risk Factors
    2m
  • Recognizing the Symptoms of Heat-related Illness
    5m
  • Preventing Heat-related Illnesses
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Symptoms and Preventing Heat Stress
    2m
  • Understanding Employer Responsibilities
    5m
  • Meeting High-heat Requirements
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Responsibilities and Requirements
    2m

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