Heat and Cold Stress Course 2026

This course is for security guards and other workers in Canada who work outdoors or in very hot or cold places. It covers how heat and cold affect the body, the warning signs of heat illness and cold injury, first steps to take and how to prevent harm. It is background knowledge only and does not replace a first aid course or your employer's heat and cold plans.

Kurs
Kanada
25 frågor
Kontrollerad 13 oktober 2026

Kort svar

Den här gratiskursen har lektioner på cirka 25 minuter och ett prov med 25 frågor. Med minst 80 % kan du ladda ner ett kursintyg (privat, inte ackrediterat). Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 13 oktober 2026.

Börja med lektionernaHeat and Cold Stress Course: Lessons: cirka 25 minuters läsning. Alla provfrågor tas upp i lektionerna.

Det här lär du dig

Explain heat stress, humidex and wind chill in plain terms
Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Take the right first steps for heat stroke and hypothermia
Prevent heat stress with water, acclimatization and planning
Recognize frostnip, frostbite and trench foot
Dress in layers and plan warm-up breaks for cold work

Få minst 80 % för att ladda ner ditt certifikat.

Bra att veta före provet

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Body temperature is often above 40°C. Call 911 and start cooling the person.
CCOHS suggests drinking about 250 mL of water every 20 minutes in the heat, even if you are not thirsty.
Hypothermia begins when core body temperature falls below 35°C.
BC requires heat and cold stress assessments and control plans where there is a risk (OHS Regulation ss. 7.29 and 7.34).
Ontario's heat stress guidance says employers must take every reasonable precaution to protect workers, which may include protection from heat stress.

Vanliga frågor

What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

Heat exhaustion causes heavy sweating, weakness, nausea and pale, moist skin. Heat stroke is more serious: the person may be confused, collapse or have a seizure. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, so call 911.

How do I prevent frostbite on a winter patrol?

Dress in layers, cover your ears, wear mittens in deep cold, keep clothing dry and take warm-up breaks. Never ignore numbness, which is often the first sign.

Does this course count as first aid training?

No. It is background knowledge only. First aid for heat stroke and hypothermia is taught in a first aid course, and your province's OHS rules decide what first aid training your workplace needs.

Is there a temperature at which work must stop in Canada?

There is no single national cut-off. Each province and territory sets its own rules. For example, BC uses assessments and control plans, while Ontario points to the employer's duty to take every reasonable precaution.

Är intyget ackrediterat eller officiellt erkänt?

Nej. Det är ett privat kursintyg, bara för dina kunskaper. Det är inte erkänt, ackrediterat eller godkänt av någon myndighet, tillståndsmyndighet, tillsynsmyndighet eller utbildningsinstitution, och det ersätter inte någon licens, certifiering eller utbildning som krävs enligt lag.