Heat Stress In Construction Environments

Becoming over-heated is a natural risk for construction workers who physically work outdoors in extreme heat or cold or inside a building with no airflow. This course shows workers how heat and the body’s cooling system can trigger heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. All of which can lead to serious health conditions which can damage the internal organs, including the brain, and can even be fatal.

Through this course, workers learn how to prepare for working in adverse environments, how to recognize and mitigate the initial symptoms of over-heating, and what to do in the event heat-related illnesses accelerate causing further physical harm.

Use this course to teach your team how to recognize the signs of heat stress and how to prevent and treat the symptoms before they become a threat to one’s health and well-being.

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

Building and construction workers who perform physical work in extreme climates and environments

• Introduction
• Heat And The Body’s Cooling System
• Heat Related Illnesses
• Treating Heat Related Illnesses
• Preparing To Work In Hot Environments
• Conclusion

• Heat Stress: Working Safely In The Heat
• Heat Stress
• Cold Stress: Working Safely In Cold Weather