09 March 2026

Course Overview

Aims

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

You will learn to

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