Description
Due to the nature of their jobs and the protective equipment required, HAZWOPER workers are particularly susceptible to heat stress. Take this course to refresh your memory about types of heat stress. In it, you will learn why HAZWOPER workers are susceptible to heat stress and how to prevent and treat it. This course is ideal for industrial plant and laboratory employees including maintenance personnel and first responders who are responding to hazardous material incidents.
What you'll learn
Recall why HAZWOPER activities may make heat stress more intense
Recall best practices to prevent heat stress for HAZWOPER workers
Recognize types and symptoms of heat stress as well as treatments
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.
UL
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.
