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.
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这门免费课程包含约15分钟的课文和一套25道题的测试。得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月11日根据官方资料核对。
你将学到什么
- 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
得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。
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第1题,共25题
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答案: A. How cold it feels on your skin when the wind blows
Wind chill is how much colder it feels when windy; it is not measured with a thermometer.
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第2题,共25题
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答案: B. In 10 to 30 minutes
Environment and Climate Change Canada lists 10 to 30 minutes for the high-risk range.
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第3题,共25题
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答案: B. In 5 to 10 minutes
The very high risk range lists 5 to 10 minutes for exposed skin.
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第4题,共25题
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答案: C. Frostbite can happen faster than the chart shows
In sustained winds over 50 km/h, frostbite can occur faster than indicated.
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第5题,共25题
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答案: C. Your face and extremities for numbness or whiteness
Numbness or whiteness of the face, fingers and toes is an early sign of freezing skin.
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第6题,共25题
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答案: D. It pulls heat from your body much faster
Moisture greatly reduces insulation and increases heat loss.
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第7题,共25题
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答案: C. Cotton
Cotton stays damp; wool and synthetics keep you warmer when wet.
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第8题,共25题
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答案: D. Blocking wind and water
The outer layer should be wind-resistant and waterproof in wet conditions.
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第9题,共25题
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答案: C. Open zippers or remove a layer before you get soaked
Letting sweat escape keeps layers dry and warm.
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第10题,共25题
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答案: B. Tight socks can squeeze your feet and cut blood flow
Overly thick socks can restrict circulation and make feet colder.
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第11题,共25题
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答案: C. A warm, sweet, non-alcoholic drink
Warm non-alcoholic drinks help; caffeine should be limited and alcohol avoided.
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第12题,共25题
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答案: D. It gives a false feeling of warmth
Alcohol can make you feel warm while you are actually losing heat.
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第13题,共25题
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答案: D. Fatigue
Fatigue, alcohol, smoking and past cold injuries raise the risk.
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第14题,共25题
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答案: B. White or yellowish skin that stays soft
Frostnip is mild; the skin looks white or yellowish but stays soft.
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第15题,共25题
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答案: B. Rubbing or massaging the fingers
Rubbing frostbitten skin can cause more damage.
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第16题,共25题
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答案: C. Just above normal body temperature
Health Canada says to use water just above body temperature, not hot water.
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第17题,共25题
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答案: D. Shivering and numb hands
Mild hypothermia brings shivering, goosebumps, numb hands and tiredness.
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第18题,共25题
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答案: A. Call 911 and warm them gradually while you wait
These are signs of stage 2 hypothermia, which needs a 911 call.
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第19题,共25题
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答案: B. Whether the person can touch their thumb to their little finger
Trouble touching the thumb to the little finger is a sign of stage 2 hypothermia.
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第20题,共25题
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答案: A. Shivering helps raise body temperature
Shivering produces heat and helps warm the body.
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第21题,共25题
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答案: B. 7°C
Transport Canada says all-season and summer tires begin to lose traction below 7°C.
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第22题,共25题
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答案: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
Ice forms first in shaded areas and on bridges and overpasses.
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第23题,共25题
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答案: C. Ease off the gas or brake and steer where you want to go
Easing off and steering in the direction you want to go helps you regain control.
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第24题,共25题
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答案: C. Stay with the vehicle, call dispatch and run the engine only now and then
Stay with the vehicle, open a window slightly, use flashers and run the engine sparingly.
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第25题,共25题
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答案: B. Exhaust carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels
Vehicle exhaust in poorly ventilated spaces can expose people to dangerous carbon monoxide.
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考前须知
- 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.
常见问题
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.
这份证书是否经过认证或获得官方认可?
不是。这是一份私人颁发的结业证书,仅用于知识学习。它未获得任何政府、执照发放机构、监管机构或教育机构的认可、认证或批准,也不能替代法律要求的任何执照、资格证书或培训。
资料来源
- Government of Canada: Wind chill and the Wind Chill Index
- Health Canada: Extreme cold
- CCOHS: Cold Environments - Working in the Cold
- CCOHS: Cold Environments - General
- Ontario: Official MTO Driver's Handbook, Driving at night and in bad weather
- Transport Canada: Winter driving
- Health Canada: Keep carbon monoxide out of your home