Heat Illness Prevention Training
for Employees

Course Outline

This course consists of the following 3 sections within our Online Training System (OTS).

Course Exam

• The final exam for this course consists of 10 questions, which are randomly compiled from a large pool of possible questions.
• A 70% or better score is needed in order to pass the final exam. If a student does not pass, they may re-review information in the sections as necessary, and retake the test as many times as needed in order to pass.

Course Format

This course is taken entirely online and includes up-to-date, high quality training. The course is interactive training, combining audio and visual elements for maximum retention. For your convenience, the class is self-paced and available 24/7. We are so certain you will be satisfied with your experience, that we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee*.

Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save or print your Course Completion Certificate which is provided in PDF format.

Accreditation

This course was designed by Certified Outreach Trainers. The course meets training requirements under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

Course Objectives

The objective of this heat injury prevention course is to ensure employees can recognize, prevent, and treat heat-related illnesses.

After completing this online training, the student should understand:

• What is heat stress?
• The varied factors that can contribute to heat stress
• Types and symptoms of heat-related illnesses
• Treatments for heat injuries
• How to minimize the risks of heat illness
• Indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention
• Components of a Heat Illness Prevention Program

Additional Training

Please note that this course provides valuable heat illness prevention training which applies to a general population of employees. This course is not meant to replace company-specific heat training provided by your employer on procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace. For additional resources, see OSHA’s Heat Illness page.

In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

OSHA Safety Training Courses

OSHA Safety Online Training

• H2S Awareness Training
• Lead Awareness Training
• Back Safety in the Workplace
• Confined Space Awareness Training
• Health and Safety Management
• OSHA Hearing Conservation Training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program and Selection
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Silica Awareness for Construction
• Heat Illness Prevention Training – Employees
• Heat Illness Prevention – Supervisors
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
• Introduction to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Inorganic Arsenic Awareness for General Industry and Construction

OSHA Safety Classroom Training

• 16 Hour Confined Space Entry Training
• 8 Hour Confined Space Entry Refresher Training