Prepare employees to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat-related hazards in the workplace. This 12-minute training covers heat illness prevention, acclimatization, OSHA and NIOSH resources, and practical strategies for working safely in hot conditions.
Training Objectives
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify micro-climates and radiant heat risks in general industry
- Differentiate between signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke emergencies
- Apply the "Rule of 20" approach to gradually build physical heat tolerance
- Use the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool to assess local heat risk levels
- Summarize employer responsibilities under OSHA's Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP)
- Recognize practical measures for reducing heat-related risks at work
Course Overview
Heat can become a serious workplace hazard, particularly for employees working outdoors or in hot indoor environments. High temperatures, humidity, radiant heat, limited airflow, and physical exertion can increase the risk of heat-related illness.
The Heat Stress: Employee Safety Training Course provides practical guidance for recognizing heat hazards and taking appropriate preventive measures. The course addresses OSHA's approach to heat safety and explains how employers and employees can use established resources and workplace practices to reduce exposure.
Learners are introduced to micro-climates, including indoor environments such as warehouses, commercial laundries, bakeries, and other facilities where machinery, radiant heat, humidity, or limited ventilation can create conditions significantly hotter than the surrounding environment.
The training also explains the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Recognizing the distinction is critical because heat stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate action.
A key focus is acclimatization, particularly for new employees and workers returning to hot conditions. The course introduces the "Rule of 20" approach for gradually increasing exposure and building tolerance to physical heat.
Learners will also explore practical heat prevention measures, including hydration, rest, shade, buddy systems, and the use of the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool to evaluate heat risks.
This training is appropriate for frontline employees, warehouse workers, supervisors, safety professionals, and organizations seeking to strengthen workplace heat-illness prevention practices.
This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.
Key Benefits
- Helps employees recognize common workplace heat hazards
- Covers signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Introduces practical acclimatization principles
- Addresses indoor and outdoor heat risks
- Explains the importance of water, rest, and shade
- Introduces the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool
- Helps reinforce employee awareness of heat illness prevention
- Available with Spanish and French closed captions
- Suitable for employee safety training and workplace education
Course Details
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Course Length: 12 minutes
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Languages: English, Spanish, French, and other language options
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Year Produced: 2026
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SKU: AT276
- Progress tracking
- Mobile compatible
- Downloadable participant guide
- Streaming video-on-demand access included with license
- SCORM-compatible for use with most learning management systems
- Hosted LMS platform access available
Frequently Asked Questions
How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.
Can I train more than 100 employees?
Yes. Enterprise licensing options are available for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.
Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.
Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.
Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.
Why Heat Stress Training Matters
Heat-related hazards can develop quickly, particularly when employees are exposed to high temperatures, physical exertion, humidity, or radiant heat. New employees and workers who have not recently worked in hot conditions may require additional attention during periods of increased heat exposure.
Training can help employees recognize warning signs, understand prevention practices, and know when a heat-related condition requires immediate action.
For organizations, heat safety training can also complement workplace heat-illness prevention plans, supervisory practices, acclimatization procedures, and other controls designed to reduce employee exposure.
