This free online health and safety course explains how to beat the heat and minimise the risks posed by extreme weather. Are you curious about the science behind extremely hot weather conditions? This health and safety course delves into the world of high temperatures and lays out the fascinating causes of this meteorological phenomenon. We describe extreme heat environments and break down the factors that create heat-related risks. We explain how to identify the telltale signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and describe the health impacts of extreme heat.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195926 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 15-20 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss how global climate change is fuelling extreme weather conditions • Define the ‘heat index’ and discuss its significance in assessing human comfort and safety • Outline the benefits of planning outdoor activities during cooler periods • Compare direct and indirect consequences of high temperatures • Assess the appropriate fabrics and styles for various temperatures and situations • Plan some exterior modifications that improve heat management • Summarise how to empower people with extreme heat preparedness • Recall the best heat-preventative measures for athletes, outdoor workers and low-income groups • Discuss heat emergency protocols for guiding actions and coordinating effective responses during extreme heat events • Discuss the most important first aid techniques used to respond to any heat-related emergency • Summarise the factors that can influence heat-related risks and outline their impact • Outline important considerations for safeguarding children, elderly individuals and pregnant women from heat |
| Course Code | 6140 |
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