RedVector RVCT-344

Heat Stress Symptoms and Prevention

Heat Stress Symptoms and Prevention

0.4 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVCT-344

SME: Convergence Training

Heat stress can take a number of different forms, including heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Each of these conditions has its own signs, symptoms, and treatments. This course will help you to recognize each condition, and to know which ones require simple corrective actions, like taking a break, and which ones may require a trip to the hospital.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the forms of heat stress
  • Define the symptoms for each form of heat stress
  • Describe how to determine the risk of heat stress 
  • List methods to reduce the risk of heat stress [and]
  • Describe treatments for persons showing symptoms of heat stress
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Convergence Training
With over a decade of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team is dedicated to providing the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether the team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we're here to help.