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Heat Illness
Each year, more than 600 Americans die from hyperthermia, one of the nation’s deadliest weather-related health outcomes. Agriculture workers die from heat-related illness at a rate 20 times greater than the general U.S. workforce.
The Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched by Commissioner Nikki Fried, provides farmworkers and agricultural employers with the knowledge they need to make healthy decisions in the field, helping save lives and preserving health.
The bilingual awareness campaign features shareable graphics and materials with tips in English and Spanish on how to identify and prevent heat illnesses.
About Heat Stress
Heat induced illnesses are caused by the body's inability to properly cool itself and, as a result, victims can become susceptible to dangerous and life-threatening heat-related ailments such as heat cramps and rashes, heat exhaustion, and heat strokes.
Through this awareness campaign, agricultural workers will learn to spot the symptoms of heat stress, how to prevent heat stress, and what to do if you, a coworker or employee show signs of a heat-related illness.
Tips and Tools to Prevent Heat Illness
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Florida farmworkers and agricultural employees to use the following tips and tools to protect themselves from a heat-related illness.
Heat-Related Symptoms and What to Do
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Preventing Heat Illness
Heat illness prevention is essential as the summer temperatures rise and the harvest season picks up in Florida. Working in the fields under full sun in 90 degrees Fahrenheit and up is the main factor contributing to heat stress but is often exacerbated many other factors.
Farmworkers can prevent a heat-related illness by following these simple steps:
Stay hydrated: Make sure you have plenty of water or fluids with electrolytes. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty; hydrate consistently while working by drinking approximately 1 cup every 15-20 minutes.
Choose work attire wisely: Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing. And make sure to protect your face by wearing a hat and sunglasses.
Wear sunscreen: Sunburns make it harder to cool down and can cause dehydration. Protect yourself with sunscreen — SPF 15 or higher.
Use a buddy system: Heat illness can cause confusion and even loss of consciousness — checking on each other helps everyone safe.
Rest and cool down: Make sure to rest and cool down during the workday. Take a few minutes in a shady or cool area.
Stay alert, know the signs: Stay alert for signs of heat illness like headache, dizziness, fatigue or weakness, or a loss of consciousness. If you’re dealing with any of these symptoms, cool down immediately and call for medical assistance.
