Heat Stress In Industrial Environments

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that from 1992 to 2022, a total of 986 workers across all industry sectors in the United States died from exposure to heat. This statistic highlights the significant risk that heat poses to workers. This course helps industrial workers learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illnesses.

This course delves into the significant hazards posed by excessive heat exposure. Key topics include the body’s temperature regulation mechanisms, heat-related illnesses and their management, strategies for working in hot conditions, and engineering solutions to mitigate heat stress.

Implement this course for your staff who work in or oversee operations where heat stress is a hazard.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

The course is geared toward those exposed to heat in industrial workplaces

• Introduction
• Heat And The Body's Cooling System
• Heat-Related Illnesses
• Treating Heat-Related Illnesses
• Preparing To Work In Hot Environments
• Engineering Controls For Hot Environments
• Conclusion

• Heat Stress In Food Processing And Handling Environments
• Heat Stress In Healthcare Environments For Office And Facilities Personnel
• Heat Stress In Transportation And Warehouse Environments