Course Details

Heat Stress & Climate Change Adaptation Training course

INTRODUCTION

As global temperatures rise due to climate change, heat stress is becoming an increasingly significant threat to worker health and productivity across various industries. This comprehensive heat stress & climate change adaptation training course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand the risks of heat stress, implement effective prevention strategies, and adapt workplace practices to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate. By mastering heat stress management and climate change adaptation techniques, organizations can protect their workforce, maintain operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with evolving safety standards in a warming world.

This course delves into the science behind heat stress, exploring physiological responses to heat, risk factors, and the health consequences of heat-related illnesses. Participants will learn how to conduct heat stress risk assessments, implement engineering and administrative controls, and develop effective heat stress management plans. Furthermore, the training addresses the broader context of climate change, examining its impact on workplace safety and exploring adaptation strategies for long-term resilience. By integrating knowledge of heat stress management with an understanding of climate change adaptation, this course empowers professionals to create safer and more sustainable work environments in the face of rising temperatures.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for worker health and safety, particularly in industries with outdoor work or hot environments, and those involved in organizational sustainability and climate change adaptation planning. This includes:

• Safety Managers and Officers
• Occupational Health Professionals
• Human Resources Managers
• Operations Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Climate Change Adaptation Planners
• Supervisors and Team Leaders in outdoor industries (construction, agriculture, etc.)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physiological effects of heat stress on the human body.
• Identify risk factors and symptoms associated with heat-related illnesses.
• Conduct heat stress risk assessments in the workplace.
• Implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent heat stress.
• Develop and implement effective heat stress management plans and emergency procedures.
• Understand the impacts of climate change on workplace heat stress.
• Develop strategies for climate change adaptation in the workplace to mitigate heat risks.
• Comply with relevant regulations and best practices for heat stress management and climate adaptation.

COURSE MODULES

• Understanding Heat Stress:
• Introduction to heat stress and its health impacts.
• Physiology of heat regulation and the body's response to heat.
• Different types of heat-related illnesses (heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash).
• Individual and workplace risk factors for heat stress.
• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat stress.
• Heat Stress Risk Assessment:
• Identifying potential heat stress hazards in the workplace.
• Using heat stress indices (e.g., WBGT) to measure heat exposure.
• Conducting workplace assessments to evaluate heat stress risks.
• Analyzing job tasks and work demands in relation to heat exposure.
• Documenting and prioritizing heat stress risks.
• Engineering Controls for Heat Stress:
• Implementing ventilation and cooling systems.
• Providing shade and cooling areas.
• Using reflective barriers and insulation.
• Modifying equipment and processes to reduce heat generation.
• Optimizing workplace layout and design.
• Administrative Controls and Work Practices:
• Implementing work/rest schedules and acclimatization programs.
• Providing adequate hydration and electrolyte replacement.
• Scheduling work during cooler times of the day.
• Implementing a buddy system and monitoring workers for heat stress.
• Providing heat stress awareness training to employees and supervisors.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Heat Stress:
• Understanding the limitations and benefits of PPE for heat stress.
• Selecting appropriate cooling vests, hats, and other PPE.
• Proper use, maintenance, and limitations of cooling PPE.
• Considerations for PPE in specific work environments.
• Emergency Response and First Aid for Heat Stress:
• Recognizing and responding to heat-related emergencies.
• Providing immediate first aid for different heat illnesses.
• Establishing emergency communication and evacuation procedures.
• Medical considerations and when to seek professional help.
• Post-incident review and learning.
• Climate Change and Increased Heat Stress Risks:
• Understanding the science of climate change and rising global temperatures.
• Projecting future heat stress risks based on climate models.
• Identifying industries and regions most vulnerable to increased heat stress.
• The impact of climate change on worker health, productivity, and absenteeism.
• The economic and social costs of heat stress in a changing climate.
• Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Workplaces:
• Developing long-term strategies to mitigate heat risks in a changing climate.
• Designing climate-resilient workplaces and infrastructure.
• Adapting work practices and schedules to accommodate hotter conditions.
• Utilizing technology and data to monitor and predict heat stress.
• Integrating climate change considerations into organizational safety management systems.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com