Heat Stress
This course provides information about the risks and causes of heat stress and includes methods to minimize their effects. It presents the factors leading to heat stress, the effects of elevated temperatures on the body, and the body’s reaction to heat. Detailed information about the symptoms of heat cramps, fainting, and heat rash are included as well as treatments. This course focuses on hazard identification and prevention. This Heat Stress Course is designed for engineers and other professionals who may be exposed to high temperatures in the workplace.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the dangers of heat stress
- Recognize symptoms of stages of heat stress
- Understand strategies to prevent heat stress
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.