California Guide to Working in Hot Indoor Conditions

Course Description:

This session provides information about how to recognize and prevent heat illnesses that develop when working in hot indoor environments. This training is intended for California employees who may work indoors in hot conditions, in workplaces subject to the state’s heat illness prevention standard for indoor workplaces. These workplaces might include foundries, manufacturing facilities, boiler rooms, warehouses, bakeries, kitchens, laundries, and even offices. 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 indoor conditions.

Course Duration: 25 minutes

Why “California Guide to Working in Hot Indoor Conditions” Matters:

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

  • Identify causes of heat stress
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of heat stress
  • Describe heat illness prevention methods
  • Recognize the requirements of California’s indoor heat illness prevention standard
  • Recall heat illness response procedures