CalOSHA Heat Illness Prevention Indoor/Outdoor
High temperatures aren't just uncomfortable—they can be deadly. This course equips workers and supervisors with the essential skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat illness across both indoor and outdoor work environments, keeping your workforce safe, resilient, and compliant.
By: Click Safety | Format: Online | Duration: 45 minutes | Language: EnglishWhat you'll learn
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Physiology of Heat Stress: Understand how high temperatures, physical exertion, and humidity affect the body’s core temperature.
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Symptom Recognition: Spot early warning signs of heat illness in yourself and coworkers before minor stress escalates to a medical crisis.
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Indoor vs. Outdoor Standards: Master the specific compliance requirements for California Title 8 CCR 3395 (Outdoor) and T8CCR 3396 (Indoor).
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The Core Prevention Pillars: Implement proper hydration routines, access to shade or cool-down rest areas, and high-heat trigger procedures.
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Supervisor Responsibilities: Learn how supervisors monitor environmental conditions, enforce rest breaks, and manage high-risk tasks.
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Emergency Intervention: Know exactly when and how to apply active cooling techniques and initiate emergency medical services for suspected heat stroke.
Cal/OSHA Regulation Compass: Detailed walkthroughs of both Outdoor (T8CCR 3395) and Indoor (T8CCR 3396) Heat Illness Prevention Plan requirements.
Symptom Severity Chart: Interactive tool mapping symptoms from mild heat rash and cramps to severe heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.
Acclimatization Playbook: Step-by-step protocols for safely building heat tolerance for new hires and workers returning after an absence or during heat waves.
Emergency Response Simulations: Practical scenarios testing your ability to deliver immediate first aid, cool-down measures, and emergency medical dispatch.
*OHSA Outreach courses are provided in partnership with ClickSafety, an OSHA-authorized online Outreach provider.
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