Introduction
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At times, employees are forced to work in extreme temperatures. Working in extreme hot and cold temperatures for a long period of time can cause severe health damage, such as heat exhaustion and hypothermia.
This course offers information to employers and employees on measures they should take to prevent the illnesses and possible death caused by extreme temperatures.
Update: OSHA has initiated a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat stress which will remain in effect through April 2025. For more information download the pdf fact sheet.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards associated with working in hot environments. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe the symptoms of overexposure to hot temperatures, types of heat-related illnesses, and preventive measures. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the hazards associated with working in cold environments. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe the symptoms of overexposure to cold temperatures, types of cold-related illnesses, and preventive measures. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)