OSHA Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention Training

Pre-Course Information Sheet

Course: Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention (Online)

Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazardous energy sources and apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to protect employees during servicing and maintenance activities. The training addresses regulatory requirements, energy isolation methods, verification procedures, and employer/employee responsibilities.

Delivery Method

Online / LMS-Based Asynchronous Learning

Participants may complete the course at their own pace within the allotted course access period.

Course Duration

2 Contact Hours

IACET CEUs Awarded

0.2 CEU

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Maintenance personnel
• Machine operators
• Production employees
• Supervisors and managers
• Safety professionals
• Authorized and affected employees.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Define hazardous energy and identify common energy sources.
2. Explain the purpose and requirements of lockout/tagout programs.
3. Distinguish between authorized, affected, and other employees.
4. Identify components of an effective energy control procedure.
5. Demonstrate the proper sequence for shutting down, isolating, locking/tagging, and verifying equipment.
6. Describe group lockout procedures and shift-change considerations.
7. Recognize common LOTO violations and associated risks.
8. Apply lockout/tagout principles to workplace scenarios.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

• Be at least 18 years of age (if required by employer policy)
• Have a basic understanding of workplace safety practices
• Be able to read and understand safety instructions in English (or language of instruction)

No prior LOTO training is required unless designated as a refresher or advanced course.

Technical Requirements

Participants:

• Reliable internet access
• Current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
• Audio capability for course videos and PowerPoint
• Ability to view PDF documents
• Access to the TTI Learning Management System (LMS)

Recommendation:

• Desktop or laptop computer for optimal learning experience

Criteria for Earning IACET

To receive 0.2 IACET CEU, participants must:

• Complete all required course modules
• Complete all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments
• Achieving a minimum passing score of 80% on course assessments
• Complete the course evaluation

Learner Support

Technical assistance is available for LMS access and navigation issues.

For support, contact:

Phone: (817) 769-6275

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement

TTI is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Course materials include accessibility features such as:

• Accessible digital content
• Adjustable screen viewing options where available

Learners requiring accommodation should contact TTI prior to beginning the course.

Important Completion Information

Participants are encouraged to complete the course within the assigned enrollment period. Progress is automatically tracked within the LMS.

Failure to complete all required activities and assessments will result in no CEU award being issued.

 Acknowledgment

By beginning this course, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand the course requirements, learning outcomes, participation expectations, and CEU award criteria.

This OSHA Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention course prepares outdoor and indoor workers, supervisors, and EHS staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat-related illnesses under the OSHA General Duty Clause and the National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. Participants learn the physiology of thermoregulation, heat balance, core versus skin temperature, and how dehydration, age, medications, acclimatization, and personal protective equipment affect an individual worker heat tolerance. The course differentiates heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, and walks through the specific first-aid response for each, including when to activate EMS, how to cool a collapsed worker rapidly with cold water immersion or wet towels with fans, and how to avoid fatal delays. Learners study NIOSH criteria for recommended heat stress thresholds using WBGT, measure WBGT with wet bulb globe thermometers, and interpret ACGIH TLV tables for work and rest schedules. The program emphasizes acclimatization protocols such as the NIOSH 20 percent rule for new or returning workers, hydration scheduling of roughly one cup every 15 to 20 minutes, access to shade, buddy checks, rest breaks, and engineering controls including ventilation, cooling fans, cooling vests, and reflective barriers. Participants practice writing a site-specific heat illness prevention plan, conducting daily heat briefings, and integrating weather forecasts and heat index triggers into job planning.

This course is intended for:

• Outdoor workers exposed to environmental heat (construction, agriculture, landscaping, roadwork, and utilities)
• Indoor workers in hot environments (foundries, bakeries, warehouses, commercial kitchens, and laundries)
• Supervisors and managers responsible for worker safety in hot conditions
• Safety professionals and EHS staff developing or administering a heat illness prevention plan
• Workers new to or returning to high-heat conditions who require acclimatization
• First-aid providers and emergency responders

2 hours

Participants will have access to:

• Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention Modules
• Final Assessment
• Course Evaluation

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

• Be at least 18 years of age (if required by employer policy)
• Have a basic understanding of workplace safety practices
• Be able to read and understand safety instructions in English (or the language of instruction)

No prior heat illness prevention training is required unless designated as a refresher or advanced course.