When working in the great outdoors all day, workers need to understand the consequences of different temperatures—especially extreme hot and cold. Additionally, working in the wilderness brings forward a number of hazards related to equipment, clothing, footwear, terrain, weather, and wildlife. Identifying and eliminating these hazards is the key to accident prevention. This course includes survival tips and a survival checklist.

WHO needs this course?

Anyone who will be working in a wilderness environment.

WHAT will you learn about?

• What an outdoor hazard is
• How to assess these hazards
• Your body and temperature hazards
• Weather hazards
• Hot weather hazards
• Cold weather hazards
• Safe work practice for lightning
• Terrain hazards

To enroll, call 403.567.1244 or 1.800.809.9395

View Training Catalogue (pdf)