Cold Stress Course
Last Updated 07/2022
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What you'll learn
Recognize extreme cold
Identify the sources of heat loss
Explain what may happen when you are exposed to cold
Identify symptoms and treatments for hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot
Identify factors that contribute to cold stress
Use precautionary guidelines to prevent cold stress
Skills covered in this course
Description
Cold stress is the loss of body heat to the environment. Low temperature, wind and wetness have a combined effect on the body to create cold stress, injuries and illness. Cold-related disorders such as hypothermia and frostbite can kill or injure workers. Employers and employees should be aware of cold stress hazards, cold-related disorders and how to treat and prevent them. Ideal learners are employees who may be exposed to cold temperatures.
Course Objectives:
Recognize extreme cold;Identify the sources of heat loss;Explain what may happen when you are exposed to cold;Identify symptoms and treatments for hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot;Identify factors that contribute to cold stress;Use precautionary guidelines to prevent cold stress
Duration: 19 min.
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
Author
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
Cold Stress Course
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Cold Stress Job Aid (95 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Cold Stress Course training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 19 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Cold stress is the loss of body heat to the environment. Low temperature, wind and wetness have a combined effect on the body to create cold stress, injuries and illness. Cold-related disorders such as hypothermia and frostbite can kill or injure workers. Employers and employees should be aware of cold stress hazards, cold-related disorders and how to treat and prevent them. Ideal learners are employees who may be exposed to cold temperatures.
Course Objectives:
Recognize extreme cold;Identify the sources of heat loss;Explain what may happen when you are exposed to cold;Identify symptoms and treatments for hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot;Identify factors that contribute to cold stress;Use precautionary guidelines to prevent cold stress
Duration: 19 min.