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Heat Illness Prevention Training (Spanish)
June 16, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm PDT
California requires that all employers comply with the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard (§3395) and train their employees about prevention methods.
Register for our upcoming training with Teresa Andrews of Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. This training is for supervisors and incorporates participatory adult education methods, encourages critical thinking to solve challenges, and provides important background information to understand the impact of heat on human health.
Topics include:
- Signs and symptoms of heat illness and how it affects health
- Practical ways to reduce the risk of heat illness, such as acclimatization, and solutions for providing water and shade
- Proper hydration and the difference between water and energy drinks, coffee, and alcohol
- Elements of an effective heat illness prevention program and Cal/OSHA §3395 compliance
- Insights on the recent OSHA decisions regarding water at outdoor worksites
All attendees will receive a copy of Training Materials.