Training on Climate-Resilient Occupational Health & Heat Stress Management
Build capacity to manage heat stress and climate risks in modern workplaces.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course strengthens organizational and professional capacity to anticipate, manage, and mitigate climate-related occupational health risks, with a strong focus on heat stress and extreme weather exposure. It addresses the growing impact of climate change on worker safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance across outdoor and high-temperature work environments.
The course integrates occupational health standards, climate risk assessment, and adaptive workplace strategies to support resilient operations. Practical case studies and applied planning exercises enable participants to develop heat stress management systems aligned with international safety and climate resilience frameworks.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) managers
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HSE and compliance officers
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Operations, site, and facility managers
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Human resource and workforce planning professionals
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Agriculture, construction, and industrial supervisors
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Public sector regulators and inspectors
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Assess climate-related occupational health risks
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Identify and manage heat stress hazards in the workplace
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Apply international standards and best practices for heat stress management
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Develop climate-resilient occupational health policies and procedures
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Protect worker health while maintaining operational performance
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Climate Change & Occupational Health Risks
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Climate trends and workplace exposure risks
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Vulnerable workers and high-risk sectors
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Regulatory and policy frameworks
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Case Study:Climate impacts on occupational health in outdoor industries
Module 2: Heat Stress Physiology, Assessment & Monitoring
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Heat stress mechanisms and health impacts
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Heat stress indices and exposure assessment
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Monitoring tools and early warning systems
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Case Study:Heat exposure assessment in construction and agriculture
Module 3: Heat Stress Prevention & Control Measures
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Engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
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Work-rest cycles and hydration strategies
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Emergency response for heat-related illness
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Case Study:Designing effective heat stress control programmes
Module 4: Climate-Resilient Occupational Health Systems
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Integrating heat stress into OHS management systems
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Workforce policies and adaptive scheduling
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Data, reporting, and compliance requirements
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Case Study:Building climate-resilient workplace health systems
Module 5: Implementation, Leadership & Applied Project
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Developing heat stress management plans
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Change management and workforce engagement
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Capstone exercise: Climate-resilient occupational health action plan
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Case Study:Implementing heat stress resilience strategies
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Improved competence in managing climate-related health risks
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Stronger decision-making in high-heat and extreme weather conditions
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Enhanced leadership in occupational health resilience
Organizational Impact
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Reduced heat-related illnesses and incidents
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Improved workforce productivity and safety compliance
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Strengthened organizational climate resilience and continuity
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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