Course Demos
Thank you for your interest in PureSafety. Please complete the form below and click 'submit' to view some of PureSafety's engaging, interactive online
courses, including this month's Featured Course: Cold Stress.
Cold Stress
Cold stress is the loss of body heat to the environment. Low temperature, wind, and wetness have a combined effect on the body to create cold stress, injuries, and illness. Cold-related disorders such as hypothermia and frostbite can kill or injure workers. Employers and employees should be aware of cold stress hazards, cold-related disorders and how to treat and prevent them.
Topics Covered:
Recognize extreme cold
Identify the sources of heat loss
Explain what may happen when you are exposed to cold
Identify symptoms and treatments for hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot
Identify factors that contribute to cold stress
Use precautionary guidelines to prevent cold stress
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