Heat Management Awareness
This module focuses on identifying heat-related hazards in the workplace and outlines how to manage and prevent heat-related illnesses.
Understanding Heat Management Awareness
This module focuses on identifying heat-related hazards in the workplace and outlines how to manage and prevent heat-related illnesses. It covers early warning signs, minor and serious health effects (including heat exhaustion and heat stroke), and practical risk management strategies such as hydration, acclimatisation, work scheduling, nutrition, PPE, and safe work design. The aim is to help workers recognise the signs of heat stress and apply effective controls.
By the end of thBy the end of the module, learners will be able to identify:
- Hazards associated with working in heat
- Common heat related health effects and
- Risk management methods to prevent heat related illness.
Relevant Australian Legislation:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)
- WHS Regulations 2011 (Cth) – Includes duties around managing health and safety risks, including thermal hazards.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities – Outlines employer responsibilities related to environmental conditions like heat.
- Safe Work Australia Guidance: Managing the Risks of Working in Heat
This module will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
