Heat Wave Safety: Protecting Your Health in Extreme Heat
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10 Chapters
30 mins

Heat Wave Safety: Protecting Your Health in Extreme Heat

This course equips learners with essential knowledge on heat waves, including their causes, health risks, and societal impact. It covers practical strategies to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities at home or in the workplace. Ideal for individuals and health and safety professionals seeking to enhance preparedness during extreme heat conditions.
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Heat Wave Safety: Protecting Your Health in Extreme Heat
10 Chapters
30 mins
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About The Course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of heat waves, beginning with their definition and the meteorological conditions that contribute to their formation. It explores the wide-ranging effects of extreme heat, particularly the increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths, and the often-overlooked societal consequences.

Learners will gain practical skills for minimizing the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures, including recognizing symptoms of heat-related conditions and implementing preventative measures. The course offers actionable guidance on preparing homes and workplaces for extreme heat events, promoting safety for individuals and communities alike.

Designed for the general public and health and safety officers, this course supports improved readiness, response, and resilience during periods of intense heat.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Define the concept of a heat wave and explain its key characteristics.
  • Describe the meteorological conditions that lead to the formation of heat waves.
  • Identify the physical and health-related effects of extreme heat on the human body.
  • Analyze the economic, social, and demographic impacts of severe heat, particularly on vulnerable populations.
  • Explain the critical importance of hydration during periods of extreme heat.
  • Outline practical steps and precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
  • Recommend effective strategies for maintaining indoor thermal comfort during a heat wave.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Understanding Heat Waves
Chapter 2 Heatwaves in the UK and Ireland
Chapter 3 Heat Alerts and Warnings
Chapter 4 Physical Effects of Heatwaves
Chapter 5 Impacts of Heatwaves
Chapter 6 Vulnerable Population
Chapter 7 Hydration and Heat Health
Chapter 8 Sleep and Foods to Avoid
Chapter 9 First Aid Measures
Chapter 10 Summary
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