Overview
Exposure to high temperatures-indoors or outdoors-can lead to serious heat-related illnesses, reduced productivity, and even fatalities. This training provides proven strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat stress hazards in compliance with OSHA recommendations.
Why should you Attend
- Identify early signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Understand OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on heat hazards
- Learn how to implement hydration, rest, and acclimatization practices
- Reduce the risk of costly incidents and employee injuries
Areas Covered in the Session
- Risk factors and symptoms of heat-related illnesses
- Engineering and administrative controls
- Emergency response procedures
- Case studies of heat stress prevention programs
Who Will Benefit
- EHS Managers
- Supervisors
- Safety Committee Members
- HR Professionals
- Employees who work in High-heat Environments
Speaker Profile
Joe Keenan-Highly experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Professional and Management Consultant with over 21 years of experience. I received my Green Belt in Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing in 2005, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management Concentration in 2007 and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2011.
I have the current pleasure of serving as President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). I served on the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) Region IV Board of Directors as a Director at Large from 2013-2015. Since 2002, I am an OSHA General Industry and Construction 10/30-Hour Authorized Outreach Trainer (both renewed in 2016).
Instructor
Joe Keenan
