General Occupational Safety and Health Courses
(HS)Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment

Summer days are hot and humid in Hong Kong. Workers engaging work in hot weather or hot work for long hours, especially those who have to perform manual work no matter indoors or outdoors are at risk of having heat stroke or even death if appropriate preventive measures are not taken. Therefore, employers and employees should take appropriate measures for prevention of heat stroke at work in a hot environment.
The purpose of this course is to provide training to the participants on prevention of heat stroke at work and the control measures to minimize the risk of heat stroke.

Highlights:
1.The occupational hazards of working in a hot environment
2.Overview of relevant legislation and requirements
3.Adverse health effects of heat stress
4.Control measures for prevention of heat stroke
Duration (Hour): 3.5 hours
Instructor: Professional or OSHC’s Consultant
Language: Cantonese supplemented with Chinese notes
Prerequisites: Ability to read and write in Chinese
Remark: ◎Award of Certificate: 100% attendance and pass the end-of-course examination.
◎Students who do not have sufficient attendance are not allowed to attend the examination
◎Students who are absent from the class, late or leave earlier for more than 30 minutes in a class will be regarded as absent for that session.
Reserve online (If online enrollment quota is full or you would like to arrange in-house training course,
please contact 2311 3322/3106 2000.)
Course Code Original Fee
(HKD$)
GCG Member Fee/
OSH Ambassador Fee
(HKD$)
SME Fee
(HKD$)
Venue Start Date
Class Date Time Apply individual
HS/24/C 160 145 80 North Point 18/04/2024 18/04/2024
(Exam Date:18/04/2024)
18:30-22:00
Online Quota Full
HS/24/D 160 145 80 North Point 17/06/2024 17/06/2024
(Exam Date:17/06/2024)
14:00-17:30