Temperature Extremes: Safeguarding Workers in Hot and Cold Environments
Iowa State University is offering information and training to prepare employees, supervisors, and owners of manufacturing and construction companies for OSHA requirements, suggestions and strategies for Safeguarding Workers in Hot and Cold Environments at NO COST!
The 2.5 hour program will offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn about how to identify symptoms of heat and cold stress, best practices for safeguarding workers in temperature extreme environments, as well as keep up to date on information as OSHA gives updates. Training sessions are offered both on-site and online. Instructors are professors of Occupational Safety.
You can also request to have a private online training session at any time that would work best for you and your company. Just fill out the same scheduling form and be sure to email back some suggested dates.
Temperature Extremes: Safeguarding Workers in Hot and Cold Environments (On-site)
2.5-hour On-Site Lecture
Completion Certificate
Material Overview:
1. Introduction to OSHA
2. Fundamental of Extreme Temperature Hazards
3. Recognition and Early Interventions
4. Environmental Monitoring Techniques
5. Protective Measures and Controls for Working in Extreme Temperatures
6. Emergency Response to Extreme Temperature Related Events
7. Safety Plan, Implementation, and Training
Email jowright@iatstate.edu and ask for the Temperature Extreme Scheduling Form.
Temperature Extremes: Safeguarding Workers in Hot and Cold Environments (Online)
2.5-hour Online Lecture
Completion Certificate
Material Overview:
1. Introduction to OSHA
2. Fundamental of Extreme Temperature Hazards
3. Recognition and Early Interventions
4. Environmental Monitoring Techniques
5. Protective Measures and Controls for Working in Extreme Temperatures
6. Emergency Response to Extreme Temperature Related Events
7. Safety Plan, Implementation, and Training
Email jowright@iatstate.edu and ask for the Temperature Extreme Scheduling Form.
OSHA Disclaimer
This material was produced under grant number SH-000409-SH4 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Scheduling Questions
If you have any scheduling questions, feel free to reach out to one of the instructors. For all general questions, reach out to the course moderator: alawson@iastate.edu