Course Overview

This course is designed to help create awareness among employees of the hazards related to working in cold environments. It is important for employers to know the wind chill temperature so that they can gauge workers’ exposure risk better and plan how to safely do the work.

It is also important to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially new workers who may not be used to working in the cold, or workers returning after spending some time away from work. Winter weather can expose outdoor workers to frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress, all of which can be fatal. It is important to know the wind chill temperature to better prepare and perform the work safely.

This course will also help to identify the nature, symptoms and treatment of cold stresses and the precautions employees should take to protect themselves.