Heat Stress and Working in Hot Environments
Heat illness escalates from discomfort to collapse faster than most supervisors expect, and the people at greatest risk are often the newest and the fittest. This course covers recognising and controlling it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01From discomfort to collapse faster than expected
- 02How the body gains and sheds heat during work
- 03Measuring heat stress properly rather than reading a thermometer
- 04Recognising heat illness and responding correctly
- 05Acclimatisation for new, returning and visiting workers
- 06Work rest cycles, shade, hydration and clothing
- 07Monitoring, supervision and stopping work
What you will gain
- Understand how the body loses and gains heat at work
- Measure heat stress rather than guessing from temperature
- Recognise heat illness early and act correctly
- Acclimatise new and returning workers
- Control heat through work design and rest cycles
- Plan hydration, shade and monitoring
Who should attend
- Safety practitioners and officers
- Supervisors in construction, mining and agriculture
- Occupational health staff
- Managers of outdoor and hot process work
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 20 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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