This course provides workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat illness in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. Using real-world scenarios, regulatory requirements, and practical guidance, the course explains how heat affects the body, how to identify early warning signs, and what steps must be taken to protect workers in high‑heat conditions.
Designed for California worksites covered under Cal/OSHA’s heat illness regulations; this training helps participants understand their responsibilities and the required components of Indoor (T8CCR 3396) and Outdoor (T8CCR 3395) Heat Illness Prevention Plans. While tailored to California requirements, the principles covered are broadly applicable and beneficial for employers in any state seeking to reduce heat‑related risks and protect their workforce. By the end of the course, participants will know how to stay safe, comply with state regulations, and help prevent heat‑related injuries and fatalities.
This course is ideal for:
Workers exposed to indoor or outdoor high‑heat environments
Supervisors responsible for monitoring workers and implementing safety procedures
Safety professionals, program managers, and HR/operations leaders
Employers required to meet Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention standards
Also recommended for:
New or returning employees who need acclimatization guidance
Teams working with heat‑producing equipment (manufacturing, kitchens, warehouses)
Seasonal, agricultural, and construction workers
Regulatory Requirements Covered
This course complies with the training requirements outlined in:
Cal/OSHA T8CCR 3395 – Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment
Cal/OSHA T8CCR 3396 – Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment
Additional Training Benefits
May qualify for employer‑required annual heat illness training
Supports IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Program) compliance
Meets training needs for new and returning workers (acclimatization requirements)
Provides certificate of training completion
Delivers practical heat‑illness prevention principles that benefit employers across all industries, regardless of location
Upon successful completion of course, participants will earn 0.1 IACET CEU, awarded with a minimum score of 70% and completion of the course evaluation
Supported Standards
Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention standards (Sections 3395 & 3396)
OSHA/NIOSH recommendations for heat stress safety
National Weather Service (NWS) heat‑risk monitoring guidance
Topics covered in this course include:
Heat illness types, symptoms, and emergency response
How the body regulates heat and why heat stress occurs
Risk factors: personal, occupational, and environmental
Indoor Heat Illness Prevention requirements (T8CCR 3396)
Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention requirements (T8CCR 3395)
Acclimatization plans and schedules
Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
High‑heat procedures and weather monitoring
Worker and supervisor responsibilities
Safe work practices and hydration strategies
Real‑world scenarios and practical decision-making
Sun and Other Outdoor Hazards for Construction
OSHA Heat Illness Prevention for Workers for General Industry
Cal Injury and Illness Prevention Program Awareness 
To receive CEU credit for taking this course, you must:
• Pass the knowledge checkpoints and complete the entire course.
• Complete the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing the CEUs earned.
