Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors – OSHA National Emphasis Program


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description

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.



Target Audience
Supervisors of workers exposed to heat-related hazards in hot indoor environments and while performing strenuous outdoor activities

Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors – OSHA National Emphasis Program

  • Heat Illness Prevention for Supervisors – OSHA National Emphasis Program
  • identify risk factors for heat-related illness
  • Knowledge Check: Heat Stress Risk Factors
  • recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness
  • identify measures that can help to prevent heat-related illnesses in the workplace
  • Knowledge Check: Symptoms and Preventing Heat Stress
  • recognize employer responsibilities for preventing and treating heat-related illnesses
  • identify special high-heat requirements that apply in specific industries
  • Knowledge Check: Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f55_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone