Sub-Title:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates Cold Stress as a Safety and Health topic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also provide information on Winter Weather and Cold Stress. 

Description: 

Cold stress is a condition that occurs when the body can no longer maintain its normal temperature. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can lead to emergencies and possibly death. 

Government Requirements:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The National Weather Service 

Who Needs this Training? 

Any worker or industry that performs work in winter weather or extremely cold conditions will need this training. Anyone exposed to severe cold weather is at risk of cold stress. 

Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

Workers who remain untrained will not understand prevention methods and adequate protection to prevent severe cold weather injuries like cold stress. Workers will not understand how to identify extreme cold situations or how to aid affected workers. 

Included Topics:

By the end of this course, we will have covered the following topics:

Introduction – 0:20

Topic 1: Introduction – 1:30

Topic 2: Cold Stress – 1:28

Topic 3: Cold-Related Illnesses – 5:33

Topic 4: Controls for Cold Stress – 2:18

Topic 5: Winter Weather Terms – 3:52

Topic 6: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – 1:25

Topic 7: Training and Compliance – 1:06

Topic 8: Other Considerations – 4:47

Summary – 0:27

Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.

Course Duration 

A minimum of 25 minutes is required to complete this course.