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Safety And Compliance

Course Pack: Occupational Health And Wellness Safety

Heat Injury & Illness Prevention (Coming Soon)

Course Code: WWW-SAF-007
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Dual
Course Pack: Occupational Health And Wellness Safety
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A
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Course Description

Heat Injury & Illness Prevention provides water and wastewater personnel with essential training on recognizing, preventing, and managing heat-related hazards in indoor and outdoor work environments. The course covers OSHA heat safety requirements, heat stress risk factors, temperature triggers, and implementation of Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (HIIPP). Learners gain practical knowledge of acclimatization, hydration, protective equipment considerations, and utility-specific controls to reduce heat-related illnesses and maintain a safe, compliant workplace.

Learning Objectives

1) Define the OSHA Initial (80°F) and High-Heat (90°F) triggers.

2) Identify signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke.

3) Execute the 20%–80% acclimatization schedule for new employees.

4) Document daily heat monitoring using Heat Index or WBGT.

5) Apply emergency response protocols for a heat-related “Man Down” scenario.

Agenda

1) Overview of the 2026 Standard: Legal duties under the HIIPP

2) Triggers & Monitoring: Forecast tracking vs. on-site measurements

3) Hydration & Rest: The “1 quart per hour” rule and shaded break requirements

4) Acclimatization: Managing biological adjustment for crews and contractors

5) High-Heat Procedures: Mandatory 15-minute breaks and buddy systems

6) Emergency Action: First aid, cooling techniques, and EMS coordination.

Target audience

All

Level

I, II, III

Learning material and method

Online on-demand

Assessment

Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)

Instructor

Dave Burpeau

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