Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3395 · §3396
Heat Illness Prevention for Construction
Heat can be fatal whether you work in the sun or in a hot, poorly ventilated building. This 1-hour Cal/OSHA course prepares construction crews and supervisors to recognize, prevent and respond to heat illness before it becomes an emergency.
Know the warning signs as they escalate
Heat cramps
Early warning: muscle cramps during heavy work in heat.
Heat exhaustion
The body is struggling to cool itself. Stop, cool down and get help.
Heat stroke
A medical emergency. Follow your site's emergency response procedures.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms in yourself and coworkers is a core course objective.
Who should take it
Outdoor workers
Construction laborers, landscaping and grounds crews, agricultural field workers, delivery drivers.
Indoor workers
Factory operators in hot areas, warehouse associates, maintenance techs near heat sources, kitchen staff.
Supervisors & managers
Site, production line and warehouse supervisors, and facility managers enforcing heat rules.
Safety professionals
Safety officers writing Heat Illness Prevention Plans, risk managers, occupational health trainers.
New & seasonal workers
People new to hot environments, who are usually the most at risk because they are not yet acclimatized.
Volunteers & community staff
Outdoor event volunteers and community service staff working in high temperatures.
4 lessons · 1 hour
Heat introduction
How the environment and work setting affect sweating, and why keeping a safe body temperature matters.
Heat exhaustion
Types of heat illness, their symptoms and treatment, and prevention while working in hot weather.
Heat stress
Acclimatization, heat stress indoors and out, safe work practices, first aid, and responding to heat alerts.
Cal/OSHA regulations
Scope of §3395 and §3396, implementing the Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP), water, rest, shade and cool-down areas, and emergency response.
Followed by a final exam. Your certificate downloads instantly and is valid for 12 months.
FAQ
Which regulations does this heat illness course cover?
Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 3395 (outdoor heat illness prevention) and Section 3396 (indoor heat illness prevention), and the federal OSH Act General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1).
Is a refresher required for heat illness prevention training?
Yes. Refresher training is required every 12 months, and the course certificate is valid for one year.
How long does the course take?
About 1 hour: 4 lessons followed by a final exam.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. There are no prerequisites for the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training for Construction course.
Train before the next heat wave.
$47.99 per person, with bulk pricing from 2 seats. English or Español, mobile-friendly and SCORM-compliant for your LMS. Not in construction? See the general industry version.
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