Heat Stress
OSHA / Safety
Training
Provided by Multi-media Access
This course presents information on the types of heat-related problems that can occur in different environments. This course shows what steps can be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses and the basic first aid that can be helpful when dealing with coworkers who experience these conditions. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently available in English, but other language tracks can be added.
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Heat Stress
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
How the Body Cools Itself
Electrolytes
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Fluids and Minerals
Helping Your Body Cool Itself
Hot Environments
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe how the body cools itself.
Define electrolytes.
Describe what happens when your body doesn't get enough electrolytes.
Explain how to prevent heat cramps.
Identify the symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Describe what you can do to treat heat exhaustion and dizziness caused by heat.
Identify the symptoms of heat stroke.
Describe what to do in the event of heat stroke.
Describe how to maintain proper fluid and mineral levels in your body.
Explain why you should not drink alcoholic beverages in high heat areas.
Describe how to eat properly when you are working in high heat areas.
Explain how a person's characteristics can affect their ability to adjust to heat.
Describe what type of clothing should be worn in high heat areas.
Identify protective equipment that may need to be worn in high heat areas.
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
How the Body Cools Itself
Electrolytes
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Fluids and Minerals
Helping Your Body Cool Itself
Hot Environments
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe how the body cools itself.
Define electrolytes.
Describe what happens when your body doesn't get enough electrolytes.
Explain how to prevent heat cramps.
Identify the symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Describe what you can do to treat heat exhaustion and dizziness caused by heat.
Identify the symptoms of heat stroke.
Describe what to do in the event of heat stroke.
Describe how to maintain proper fluid and mineral levels in your body.
Explain why you should not drink alcoholic beverages in high heat areas.
Describe how to eat properly when you are working in high heat areas.
Explain how a person's characteristics can affect their ability to adjust to heat.
Describe what type of clothing should be worn in high heat areas.
Identify protective equipment that may need to be worn in high heat areas.
About The Training Provider: Multi-media Access
Multi-media Access - Multi-Media Access (M-Max) is your source for multimedia training. They are a full-service training company, using over 20 years of multimedia training experience to make their customers successful in the implementation of computerized training. M-Max can also help you with your training program challenges As your supplier, we can provide CD-ROM interactive multimedia Instant Training...
