OHTA502 Thermal Environment

Course Overview

• Understand the effects of the thermal environment on people.
• Learn to assess and control the risks associated with thermal stress.

Course Objectives

• Identify sources of thermal stress within the working environment.
• Understand the nature of thermal strain on the body.
• Assess the thermal environment through measurement and other methods.
• Evaluate risk from exposure to thermal stress.
• Suggest appropriate control methods for the thermal environment.

Who should attend?

Personnel managing workplace safety and health, workplace safety and health professionals, and consultants and professionals who are involved in the management of hazardous substances.

Course Outline

1. The Thermal Spectrum
2. Principle
3. Effects of Temperature Extremes
4. Thermal Surveys
5. Thermal Comfort
6. Evaluation of Hot Environments
7. Control of Hot Environments
8. Evaluation of Cold Environments
9. Control of Cold Environments
10. Approaches to Risk Assessment