Winter Patrol Safety Course for Security Guards 2026

This course is for security guards who patrol outdoors or drive between sites in a Canadian winter. It covers wind chill, how to dress and pace your work, how to spot and respond to frostbite and hypothermia, and how to stay safe on icy ground and winter roads.

Formation
Canada
25 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 15 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsWinter Patrol Safety Course: Lessons : environ 15 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

Use the wind chill index to judge frostbite risk
Dress in layers and plan warm-up breaks
Recognize frostnip, frostbite and the stages of hypothermia
Give basic first aid for cold injuries and know when to call 911
Drive and walk more safely on snow and ice

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

À savoir avant l’examen

At a wind chill of -28 to -39, exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes; at -40 to -47, in 5 to 10 minutes.
In sustained winds over 50 km/h, frostbite can happen faster than the wind chill chart shows.
Do not rub or massage frostbitten skin. Warm it gradually, for example in water just above body temperature.
Stage 2 and stage 3 hypothermia need a 911 call. Do not try to stop a person's shivering, because it helps warm them.
Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine when working in the cold. Alcohol gives a false feeling of warmth.
Below 7°C, all-season and summer tires start to lose traction; winter tires shorten stopping distances on ice.

Questions fréquentes

How long can I patrol outside in extreme cold?

It depends on the wind chill, your clothing and how hard you are working. At -28 or colder, skin can freeze in 30 minutes or less, so plan short rounds with warm-up breaks and follow your employer's cold weather plan.

What should I wear for winter patrol?

Wear layers: a moisture-wicking inner layer, an insulating middle layer and a windproof outer layer. Cover your head, face and hands, and wear insulated, waterproof boots. Avoid cotton next to the skin.

What should I do if my patrol vehicle gets stuck in a storm?

Stay with the vehicle, call dispatch, turn on your flashers, open a window slightly for air and run the engine only now and then. Never run the engine in an enclosed space.

How can I tell if someone has hypothermia?

Early signs include shivering, numb hands and tiredness. Worse signs are strong shivering, clumsy movements, confusion and blue lips. If shivering stops and the person cannot think or walk well, call 911 right away.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.