Severe Weather Preparedness

Identify job site weather hazards and apply emergency planning, OSHA guidelines, and safety measures before, during, and after storms.

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About the Course

This course equips workers and supervisors in construction and general industry with essential skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather events affecting job sites. Participants will learn to identify weather hazards like thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures, flooding, and hurricanes. The course covers creating emergency action plans, understanding OSHA guidelines, implementing sheltering and evacuation procedures, and applying best practices for safety during and after weather events. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training ensures readiness and resilience in the face of severe weather challenges.

Course Content

Each lesson builds on the one before it, helping you fully understand the material and apply it on the job. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short test—and once you pass, your certification will be available instantly as a downloadable PDF. Here’s a look at everything that’s covered:

  • Understanding Severe Weather Hazards
  • OSHA Guidelines for Weather Safety
  • Types of Severe Weather on Worksites
  • Assessing Site-Specific Weather Risks
  • Severe Weather Alerts: Watch vs. Warning
  • Emergency Action Plans and Communication
  • Sheltering and Evacuation Procedures
  • Lightning Safety for Outdoor Work
  • Wind Hazards and Temporary Structures
  • Heat, Cold, and Flood Safety Measures
  • Returning to Work After Weather Events
  • Summary
  • Final Knowledge Check
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Severe Weather Preparedness

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$ 250.00 USD

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Course Outline

13 Lessons

Estimated Time

35min

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