Heat Illness Prevention

Heat Illness Prevention: Staying Safe in the Heat

The “Heat Illness Prevention: Staying Safe in the Heat” training program, developed by The HR Firm, is designed to educate employees on California’s requirements for preventing heat illness among outdoor workers, emphasizing that employers must provide water, shade (above 80°F), and allow for cool-down rest breaks. It details the different types of heat illness, their symptoms, and the critical difference between heat exhaustion and the emergency of heat stroke, with clear first aid procedures for each. The text also underscores the importance of employee responsibility, including staying hydrated, using provided shade, recognizing symptoms in themselves and others, and adhering to training. Ultimately, it stresses that heat illness is preventable through the combined efforts of both employers and employees following established procedures.

This course aims to foster a proactive approach to heat illness prevention and a culture of shared responsibility. To successfully complete the training, participants must pass a 5-question final exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Course at a glance

• 40 minutes
• 1 training modules
• Delivered Digitally via The HR Firm’s LMS system
• Final examination to prove proficiency
• Certificate of Completion

Topics

• Why heat illness prevention training is necessary
• Explanation of heat illness
• Types of heat illness
• The progression of heat illness
• Environmental factors that contribute to heat illness
• Work-related factors that contribute to heat illness
• Individual factors that contribute to heat illness
• Explanation of California law regarding employers responsibilities to provide water, shade and rest
• Explanation of employee’s responsibilities
• Explanation of the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and the importance of the buddy system
• Explanation of first aid measures in the event of heat exhaustion or heat stroke
• Conclusion