This free online health and safety course explains how to beat the heat and minimise the risks posed by extreme weather.

When the mercury rises, are you ready to tackle the heat head-on? This health and safety course explains how to prepare for extremely hot weather conditions. We show you how to assess your personal heat tolerance and vulnerability, thus enabling you to tailor your approach to extreme heat situations. We demonstrate how to build a heat survival kit that includes the essentials required to keep you comfortable and safe. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to remain cool and collected when the next heatwave strikes.

Maintaining your body temperature becomes challenging when things heat up. This course explores the science behind the heat index and explains how it affects your body. We provide efficient scheduling and time management strategies to help you keep on working and exercising during extreme heat conditions. From selecting the most suitable clothing materials to practising sun protection, we identify intelligent fashion choices you can make to adapt to the heat. This health and safety course identifies the best first aid techniques you can use to differentiate between various heat-related illnesses and respond effectively to emergencies.

This course takes you on a journey to become a heat-savvy individual, adept at tackling extreme temperatures head-on. Whether you find yourself indoors or outdoors, are in peak physical condition or experience health challenges, this health and safety course equips you with the insights and techniques needed to thrive in scorching conditions. From understanding the nuances of heat-related illnesses to devising community-driven heat awareness campaigns, we help you to be well-prepared to take on the hottest challenges that Mother Nature throws your way. Sign up to learn how to stay cool and safe when the weather heats up.