Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training (General Industry)

This course covers Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 3395 for outdoor places of employment. It also covers Section 3396 for indoor places of employment. Learners compare both standards, including water, shade, cool-down areas, rest periods, training, and written plan requirements.

Heat illness can become fatal quickly, and early symptoms are easy to overlook. Cal/OSHA requires heat illness training for all employees and supervisors exposed to heat risk. Trained workers recognize warning signs sooner, take preventive breaks, and respond correctly to emergencies. Training also helps employers avoid citations, penalties, and costly workers' compensation claims.

• Learn T8 CCR §3395 outdoor and §3396 indoor requirements side by side in one course.
• Examples focus on warehouses, plants, kitchens, and other non-construction workplaces.
• A distribution center heat stroke case study shows how prevention and response can fail.
• Volume discounts, SCORM packages, and virtual or in-person formats support team-wide training.

This course is designed for California employers, supervisors, and employees in general industry workplaces where heat exposure is possible. It is ideal for:

• Warehouse, distribution center, and logistics workers.
• Manufacturing, foundry, and production line workers.
• Commercial kitchen, bakery, and food processing staff.
• Laundry, dry cleaning, and textile workers.
• Maintenance, janitorial, and facility workers in boiler rooms, attics, and mechanical spaces.
• Retail, grocery, and stocking staff working in poorly cooled areas.
• Delivery drivers, security officers, and other workers with outdoor duties.
• Supervisors and team leads responsible for monitoring workers and responding to emergencies.
• Safety managers, HR professionals, and employers who develop Heat Illness Prevention Plans.

For outdoor work, shade must be available when temperatures exceed 80°F. High-heat procedures begin at 95°F for certain industries, such as agriculture and construction. For indoor work, the standard applies when temperatures reach 82°F while employees are present. Additional assessment and control measures apply at 87°F. They also apply at 82°F for workers in restrictive clothing or high radiant heat areas.

This course covers the general training topics required by Sections 3395 and 3396. However, Cal/OSHA also requires training on each employer's own heat illness procedures. Employers should add site-specific details, such as water and cool-down locations, emergency contacts, and reporting steps.

Yes. Both the outdoor and indoor standards require a written Heat Illness Prevention Plan.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Cal/OSHA heat illness standards do not set a specific retraining interval. However, both standards require training before employees begin work that involves heat illness risk. Many employers provide refresher training every year before the summer heat season. Retraining is also recommended when procedures, job duties, or worksite conditions change.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.

Renewal: Simply take this course within 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on heat illness prevention best practices at facilities.