Course

Employer's Guide to Managing The Risks of Working in Heat (AU)

5 Lessons

50+

We created this course on managing heat-related risks in partnership with Hydralyte. It aims to provide employers, managers and other leaders with essential tools to identify and reduce heat hazards effectively. The course offers practical insights into creating a safer work environment by prioritising hydration and heat safety. Hydralyte is Australia's #1 Oral Rehydration Solution and their approach is simple yet powerful, emphasising the critical role of hydration in overall wellbeing. (Published: October 2024)

With SafetyCulture you can

Create training in minutes

Save time by using ready-made training courses to keep your team up to date with industry standards and business needs.

Monitor team progress

Track and manage your team's course completions and performance in one place to monitor their learning progress.

Drive learning engagement

Encourage participation and retention by using accessible content from the Library so your team can build skills and perform at their best.

The full course includes

Working in the Heat
Identifying and Assessing the Risks
Heat-Related Risks and Illnesses
Implementation of Heat Control Measures
Final Assessment

About author

Hydralyte

Being Australia’s #1 ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is no easy task; it means we have and continue to work tirelessly to bring you a variety of formats and great tasting flavours to keep life flowing.

Course
Managing the Risks of Working in Heat (AU)
We created this course on managing heat-related risks in partnership with Hydralyte. It aims to provide people working in the heat with essential tools to identify and reduce heat hazards effectively. The course offers practical insights into creating a safer work environment by prioritising hydration and heat safety. Hydralyte is Australia's #1 Oral Rehydration Solution and their approach is simple yet powerful, emphasising the critical role of hydration in overall wellbeing. (Last updated: November 2024)
by Hydralyte
5 Lessons
Downloads: 80+
Get
Template
Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan Checklist
This Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan Checklist helps organizations protect workers during high temperatures. It guides teams through actions before, during, and after heat events: confirm heat index awareness, designate emergency plans and contacts, verify cooling options and ventilation, stock water, ice, and supplies, and prepare backup power. During heat, promote hydration, light clothing, shaded or air-conditioned rest areas, adjusted schedules to avoid peak heat, and awareness of symptoms of heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke. After heat, continue hydration, check on personnel, inspect equipment for heat damage, and capture improvements for future events. Includes sign-off and reviewer fields for accountability.
by SafetyCulture
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Employer Checklist for Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Injury and Illness Prevention
OSHA has developed this checklist to help employers identify potential sources of heat hazards in their workplaces and develop a plan to address and respond to these hazards.
by SafetyCulture
Downloads: 50+
Get
Template
Heat Hazard Assessment Checklist with WBGT
Use this Heat Hazard Assessment to evaluate environmental and work factors that drive heat stress risk on site. Capture temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar irradiance, then apply WBGT to determine risk level. Take multiple readings across the day, including start of shift and after breaks. Document controls that match the rating, such as hydration, shade, work rest cycles, supervision, and emergency response. Avoid relying only on heat index, which omits wind, radiant heat, clothing, and exertion. Designed for field teams to standardize checks and reduce heat related illness.
by Daniel Oswald, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get