Working in Hot and Cold Conditions (AU)
For many organisations, the workplace extends far outside of the office. Working for long periods in the sun, hot temperatures, or cold temperatures comes with exposure hazards that can cause serious health problems. All organisations have a legal responsibility to protect workers by providing a safe working environment, regardless of where they work.
This course covers environmental exposure and steps that organisations and workers can take to reduce the health risks associated with working in sunny, hot, or cold conditions.
- Risks involved with working in hot and cold conditions
- Signs and symptoms of environmental exposure
- Risk management for sun, heat and cold exposure