Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
4005
Course Name
Hot Working Environments - Heat Stress Prevention
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.
Primary Contact
Charles Baker
cbaker@pnat.com
6102564440 Ext.
Website
Description
Heat stress disorders can be very serious issues to deal with in a variety of working environments. This program provides practical and useable techniques for recognizing symptoms, treating exposures and most important preventing heat stress. Participants in the program will be able to make appropriate decisions regarding heat stress potential and managing safety aspects within no nonsense guidelines.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Heat stress situations
* Thermoregulation
*stress disorders
*stress disorders
* Symptoms and initial first aid response
* Controlling heat stress potential
* Heat index charts
* Accidents due to heat stress
* Review of emergency treatments
* General guidelines
Target Audience
Any w/wwt treatment worker subject to hot temperature working conditions, field personnel and safety directors
Training Format
Classroom