Title 8 CCR §3395

California Heat Illness Prevention Training

Documents California heat illness prevention training under Title 8 CCR §§3395 and 3396. Employer remains responsible for the written plan, water, shade/cool-down, emergency response, acclimatization, and site-specific procedures.

$49
4 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doEmployer remains responsible for determining workplace coverage, maintaining a written Heat Illness Prevention Plan, providing site-specific procedures for water, shade or cool-down areas, emergency response, acclimatization, and documenting training in accordance with applicable California requirements.
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$1,334
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is California Heat Illness Prevention Training?
California Heat Illness Prevention Training is online compliance training documenting the requirements of Title 8 CCR §3395. It costs $49, is self-paced across 4 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
4,486
citations issued nationally
$1,334
average penalty per citation

Title 8 CCR §3395 was cited 4,486 times, averaging $1,334 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

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Most (4,018)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

California4,018

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

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Citations by state (full data)
CA: 4,018 ($1,310)

What this course covers

01
California Heat Rules and Risk Recognition15 min
02
Water, Shade, Cool-Down, and Acclimatization15 min
03
High Heat, Indoor Thresholds, and Control Measures15 min
04
Symptoms, Emergency Response, Supervisor Duties, and Records15 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under Title 8 CCR §3395. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

Instant, verifiable certificate

Your certificate issues the moment you finish, with a unique ID. Any employer or inspector can confirm it at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify. No waiting for a card in the mail.

Get 10% off your first course

One code, one use, any course. We will also send you the occasional note when a standard changes in a way that affects training you have already bought. Nothing else.

The code applies at list price. It does not combine with team seat discounts or bundles, which are already discounted. Unsubscribe anytime.

Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. California Heat Illness Prevention Training is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (Title 8 CCR §3395) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

Occupational Health · 8 min read
California Heat Illness Prevention Training: Indoor and Outdoor
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