Heat Illness Prevention for Field Workers and Pesticide Handlers

This course covers and fulfills the heat illness prevention training requirements for field workers and pesticide handlers under 3CCR 6724 and 6764 (8CCR 3395).

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the most common signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and the corresponding first aid treatment.
• Understand employer responsibilities to both field workers and handlers for water provisions, shade, high heat procedures, emergency response, acclimatization and training and prevention of heat illness.
• Understand the process for obtaining medical treatment and emergency response.