California Guide to Working in Hot Conditions

Course Description:

This session provides information about how to recognize and prevent heat illnesses that develop when working in hot conditions. This training is intended for California employees who may work outdoors in the heat. Heat is not a hazard that should be taken lightly because it can lead to serious medical concerns. The main objective of this session is to teach you how to protect your health and safety when working in hot conditions.

Key Points:

At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

• Identify causes of heat stress
• Recognize signs and symptoms of heat stress
• Describe heat illness prevention methods
• Recall heat illness response procedures