Any process or job site that is likely to raise the workers deep core temperature (often listed as higher than 100.4 degrees F (38°C)) raises the risk of heat stress. Operations involving high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous physical activities have a high potential for inducing heat stress in employees.

This course will present the types of heat injuries you may encounter including; Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Heat Fatigue and Heat Rash.  Next, administrative practices, personal protective equipment and engineering controls that can be used to mitigate and prevent heat-related injuries will be presented.