OSHA Heat Illness Prevention For Workers For General Industry

The OSHA Heat Illness Prevention for Workers for General Industry online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level training designed for workers and managers in all industries who may have or have the potential for exposure to heat illness and injury in the workplace. The course is designed to familiarize participants with the basics of heat illness, its symptoms, and how to mitigate risks and the potential for injury. NOTICE: There are no specific federal standards for heat illness prevention, but the OSHA General Duty Clause (OSH Act of 1975 Sec.5 Duties) mandates that each employer provides a place of employment free from all recognized hazards, including risks associated with heat illness. /p> OSHA Education School’s OSHA Heat Illness Prevention for Workers for General Industry online training is designed to teach participants the proper definitions, causes, symptoms, and ways to mitigate risks associated with heat in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following: Introduction to heat stress Heat illness, background, and associated case studies Heat illness symptoms The need for water, rest, and shade Specific industry terms addressed within the course include the following: OSHA Heat illness Provision of water Access to shade Acclimatization High heat procedures Buddy system