Course Overview
Cold stress poses serious risks for outdoor workers, especially those exposed to freezing temperatures, strong winds, and low wind chill factors. Therefore, the Cold Stress Awareness and Prevention Course is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical strategies to help participants recognize, mitigate, and manage the effects of cold weather. By equipping individuals with these critical skills, this course empowers participants to stay safe while significantly reducing the risks associated with working in harsh winter conditions.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Outdoor workers across various industries who are regularly exposed to cold weather.
- Professionals in fields such as construction, agriculture, security, transportation, and emergency services.
- Anyone seeking to protect themselves and their team from the dangers of working in cold environments.
If you or your team work outdoors during cold weather, this course equips you with the skills to stay safe and productive.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Implement safe work practices to reduce the risks of cold exposure.
- Assess workplace risk factors that contribute to the health effects of cold weather.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of frostbite.
- Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia and its progression.
- Apply appropriate first aid measures, including rewarming procedures, for individuals affected by cold stress.
Course Format
- Delivery Mode: Self-paced online training with 24/7 access through a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS).
- Platform Compatibility: Available on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices using major web browsers and the Brightspace Pulse App (available in the App Store and Google Play).
Certification and Assessment
- Assessment: A minimum score of 80% on the final assessment is required to earn certification.
- Certification: A digital Certificate of Completion is automatically stored within the LMS and is available as a downloadable, printable PDF.
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Prerequisites
This course requires no prerequisites, making it accessible to all workers exposed to cold weather conditions.
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