The Heat Illness and Injury Prevention for Construction Training Program – USB is a vital safety resource designed to help construction workers and trainers recognize, avoid, and prevent heat-related hazards in both indoor and outdoor job environments. Heat stress is a serious risk in the construction industry, where workers often perform physically demanding tasks in direct sunlight or poorly ventilated indoor areas. According to OSHA, nearly 40% of all heat-related fatalities in the workplace occur in construction. This training program educates learners on how excessive heat—caused by physical exertion, environmental conditions, and heavy clothing—can lead to symptoms like dizziness, confusion, fatigue, muscle cramps, and impaired reaction times. Understanding these risks is key to preventing heat illness and saving lives. The USB includes a 16-minute video that covers heat illness symptoms, high-risk environments, emergency response procedures, and preventive safety measures. It also comes with comprehensive trainer tools, including a customizable PowerPoint presentation, a detailed trainer guide in PDF format, a quiz with answer key, and a certificate of completion. The content is available in English, Spanish, and Canadian French, and is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired—ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for a diverse workforce. Ideal for safety meetings or formal training sessions, this program equips workers and supervisors with the knowledge they need to stay safe and respond effectively during heat-related incidents.