Hot Weather at Work
Hot weather and heatwaves can create significant health, safety and operational risks in the workplace. Anyone can be affected by extreme heat, particularly those undertaking physical work, working outdoors or wearing PPE. This course explains the risks associated with hot weather, how to identify those most at risk, the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and the practical steps employees and managers can take to reduce risks and stay safe. It also covers heat-health alerts, reporting responsibilities and the Company's procedures for managing hot weather at work.
Learning objectives
- Recognise the risks associated with hot weather
- Explain the personal safety risks due to hot weather and heat stress
- Identify who is most at risk of heat-related illness
- Recognise the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke
- Be proactive and take appropriate action to stay safe in hot weather
- Recognise heat-health alerts and our Company's procedures
