5 modules · PPE, lone work, survival
Cold-Climate Workplace Safety
Beyond first aid: preventing incidents before they happen. Cold-weather risk assessment, PPE, lone working, vehicles and survival.
5
Modules
≈ 1 h
Study time
8/12
Module pass
15/20
Final exam
Syllabus
Module 1. Cold-Climate Risk Assessment
9 min · 12 questionsIdentifying hazards before the shift starts
- Working in the Nordic winter
- The 4×4 rule
- Documenting the assessment
Module 2. PPE for Extreme Cold
9 min · 12 questionsSelecting, fitting and maintaining cold-weather PPE
- Layering principles
- Head, hands and feet
- PPE for gas and chemical exposure
- Inspection and rotation
Module 3. Lone Working & Check-in Protocols
9 min · 12 questionsNever assume someone will find you in time
- Buddy vs lone work
- Radio and satcom check-ins
- Man-down alarms
- Emergency escalation
Module 4. Vehicle & Equipment Safety in Snow and Ice
9 min · 12 questionsTrucks, snowmobiles and heavy machinery
- Pre-use checks in cold
- Traction and braking distance
- Cold starts and fuel
- Rescue after breakdown
Module 5. Emergency Response & Survival Kits
9 min · 12 questionsBuying time until rescue arrives
- Site emergency plan
- Personal survival kit contents
- Signalling for help
- 72-hour self-rescue basics
Examination and certification
Each module test is 12 multiple-choice questions and requires 8 correct answers to unlock the next module. The final examination draws 20 questions from the full syllabus, requires 15 correct answers, and may be attempted up to 3 times. On success you receive a bilingual (EN / NO) certificate carrying a unique verification code.
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