Heat Related Illness

This is a Spanish language AgriSafe resource guide on how to identify and prevent Heat Related Illnesses.
English Title: Heat Related Illness

This is an AgriSafe resource guide on how to identify and prevent Heat Related Illnesses.
Spanish Title: Enfermedades producidas por el calor

A NIOSH guide to protecting yourself from Heat Stress.

There are precautions that can be taken anytime temperatures are high and the job involves physical work.
English Title: Protecting Workers – Heat Stress Quick Card

There are precautions that can be taken anytime temperatures are high and the job involves physical work.
Spanish Title: Protección contra el estrés por calor para trabajadores

Heat and wildfire smoke has become a persistent health threat for agriculture workers. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and heat and potential strategies for protecting agricultural workers. In addition, participants will learn about a unique research partnership utilized to co-develop and communicate safety and health information to agricultural workers.  

This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment for the job. This program will present an overview of common exposures in farming and ranching and identify appropriate personal protective equipment.

Agricultural workers are at high risk of heat-related illness and recent field studies point to specific risk factors and solutions. This webinar is intended to prepare agricultural safety and health professionals for the upcoming summer season. We will share practical and evidence-based solutions for the prevention of heat-related illness in the agricultural work environment.

People who work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and experience heat-related illness or heat stress. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure every year, and some cases are fatal. Agriculture is an industry where workers have suffered heat-related illnesses. Specific groups within the agricultural community, including pregnant women, older workers, and young children, could have elevated risks related to prolonged heat and humidity exposure. However, with proper information and preventative action, heat-related illness can be avoided for all populations in the agricultural community.