Cold Stress in Industrial Environments

This Interactive course on Cold Stress in Industrial Environments covers how employees can recognize the symptoms of cold stress and help treat cold-related conditions. When outdoor temperatures drop to dangerous levels, industrial workers can be at risk for developing cold-related conditions such as chilblains, trench foot, hypothermia and even frostbite. Areas covered in the course include what cold stress is, cold-related conditions, treating cold-related conditions, safe work practices in cold environments, engineering controls and using tools in cold environments, and more.

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Topics covered in these products include:

  • Define “cold stress”
  • Recognize different types of cold-related conditions and their symptoms
  • Describe how to treat different types of cold-related conditions
  • Use safe work practices to help protect them from cold stress
  • Explain how engineering controls can help prevent them from developing cold-related conditions.
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Associated Industries: Industrial Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: Cold Stress / Winter Safety.


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