Heat Stress Management, Prevention, and Monitoring

Workers exposed to high temperatures, such as those in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and other outdoor or industrial environments, face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. If not managed properly, these conditions can lead to decreased productivity, serious health consequences, and even fatalities. Industrial hygienists and safety professionals must have the knowledge and tools to effectively prevent and manage heat stress. The lack of awareness, inadequate risk assessments, insufficient controls, and lack of proper monitoring are critical gaps that need to be addressed. Dr. Farcas will discuss heat stress risks and how you can assess those risks, implement controls, and train your employees on heat stress prevention.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Describe Heat Stress Risks and Impacts: The participants will learn the physiological effects of heat stress and its potential impact on worker health and productivity.
2. Conduct Effective Heat Risk Assessments: The participants will learn how to identify and obtain the skills and tools needed to perform thorough heat risk assessments in various work environments.
3. Implement Engineering and Administrative Controls:  The participants will learn several engineering controls (such as ventilation and cooling systems) and administrative controls (like work-rest cycles and hydration strategies) to mitigate heat stress.
4. Utilize Monitoring and Wearable Technologies:  The participants will be introduced to the latest environmental sensors and wearable devices that help in real-time monitoring of heat stress conditions.
5. Train employees in Heat Stress Prevention: The participants will be able to highlight the importance of training employees to recognize heat-related illnesses and take proactive measures.

Lecturer

Daniel Farcas, Ph. D. CIH, CSP, CHMM, M.S. M.A

Lecturer

Dr. Daniel Farcas has more than 20 years of experience in conducting scientific research and leading production teams in a variety of fields including public health, infection control, nanotechnology, microbiology, silica, and asbestos. He is the author or co-author of numerous scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farcas holds a Ph. D. in Human and Community Development with a major in Natural Resource Management. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Dr. Farcas is also the author of numerous easy-to-understand texts for OEHS professionals preparing for certification exams including “CIH EXAM Equations simply explained and with examples” and “CSP EXAM Equations simply explained and with examples." Last but not least, he is the father of three beautiful and amazing kids.

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.