VECTRA International

Heat Stress in Workplaces

Duration: 30-45 min Intermediate Certificate Course Updated Feb 2026

About course

This self-paced course takes 30–45 minutes to complete. It explores heat stress risks beyond garment factories — covering construction sites, agricultural fields, and brick kilns in Cambodia and Vietnam.

 

Course Outline

  • Module 1 — Heat Stress Basics: causes, symptoms, and who is most at risk
  • Module 2 — Non-Garment Sectors in Focus: construction, brick kilns, agriculture, and informal work
  • Module 3 — Evidence from Studies: data from Cambodia and Vietnam
  • Module 4 — Mitigation Strategies: practical steps for workers and employers

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the physiological causes and early warning symptoms of heat stress in diverse occupational settings
  2. Compare heat stress risks and research evidence across construction, agriculture, brick kiln, and informal sectors in Cambodia and Vietnam
  3. Apply evidence-based mitigation strategies suited to specific worker roles and workplace contexts

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