Heat

Protecting Workers from Heat Related Illnesses

By Heather Cooper • May 29, 2026

Wes Kline The week of May 17th has been the start of high temperatures that could be an omen of what is to come through the summer. Temperatures in the mid to high 90’s can impact how productive a worker is and the risk of heat stress. Now is the time to think about and […]

Beat the Heat: Training Resource

By Heather Cooper • August 2, 2024

Plant and Pest Advisory – Article By: The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group: Kate Brown, Michelle Infante-Casella, Stephen Komar and William Bamka – 7/7/24 Employee training on working in the heat may reduce risk of heat illnessby raising awareness of heat safety. OSHA has developed “A Guide forEmployers to Carry Out Heat Safety […]

Heat-Related Illnesses Protecting Farmworkers

By Heather Cooper • May 7, 2024

Risk FactorsDirect exposure to sunHigher humidity in the fieldsUsing heavy work clothes & equipment Signs & Symptoms HEAT EXHAUSTION HEATSTROKE WHAT TO DOHEAT EXHAUSTION Move to a cool placeLoosen clothesPut cool, wet cloths on or take cool bathSip waterIf throwing up, symptoms worsen or last longer than an hour, get medical help! HEAT STROKECall 911 […]

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