Cold Stress

Course Description 

Cold stress occurs when the body loses heat to the environment, with low temperatures, wind, and wet conditions intensifying the risk. This can lead to cold-related disorders such as hypothermia and frostbite, which pose serious dangers to workers. Both employers and employees should understand the hazards of cold stress, recognize symptoms of cold-related disorders, and know prevention and treatment methods. This course is ideal for employees who may work in cold environments.

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.

Requisite Knowledge 

None