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Heat is an important occupational hazard. Workers exposed to high levels of heat can develop heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and life-threatening heat stroke. Heat stress can also increase trips, falls, and other work accidents.

These training resources help employers safeguard outdoor workers during extreme heat conditions.

Heat Illness Prevention | What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Heat

A pratical guide outlining key employer strategies for heat illness prevention, including training, scheduling, monitoring, and acclimatization.

Heat Illness Prevention | What Workers Need to Know

A worker-focused guide covering heat illness prevention, risk factors, the buddy system, and when to seek help.

Heat Illness Prevention | Water, Rest and Shade

Emphasizes the importance of hydration, regular rest breaks, and effective shade strategies to prevent heat-related illness.        

Overview of how to recognize the symptoms and respond to heat illness.

An employer checklist to reinforce trainings and safe work practices.

Southeastern Louisiana University offers free training for workers and employers focused on heat illness prevention. These sessions are available in person at worksites or virtually via Zoom. Trainings are available in Spanish.

For more information, or to schedule a training, email 