Cold Stress

This 15 minute course is intended for all personnel that may be required to work outdoors or in artificial cold environments, in order to outline risk factors and share preventative techniques. This course is intended to comply with regulatory requirements. Course objectives include:

• Identifying cold stress conditions and their symptoms.
• Identifying types of workers at risk.
• Identifying types of cold stress.
• Understanding safe practices when working in cold environments.
• Learning how to properly dress for cold weather.
• Identifying steps to treat symptoms of cold stress.
• Understanding employee and employer responsibilities.
• Reviewing training requirements and resources.