Farm workers went unmasked during L.A. fires. That’s not supposed to happen.
And many were not provided masks, according to workers and union organizers, even with state laws meant to require them. The ...
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson plays down heat-related deaths in farms
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson told state lawmakers Tuesday morning that human error was to blame for heat-related ...
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The Impact of Climate Change on Farm Workers
Extraordinary hot weather is not the only health hazard faced by farm workers that has ... respiratory rates, making workers more susceptible to heat stroke. At the federal level, the Secretary ...
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‘Those things are going to happen': Florida Republican Wilton Simpson downplays heat-related deaths
Despite last year’s defeat of heat safety regulations, Broward Democratic Rep. Michael Gottlieb filed a bill in December to ...
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Researchers develop revolutionary sensor-based technology could protect farmworkers from dangerous working conditions — here's how it works
For workers unavoidably exposed to the searing heat for hours on end, dangerous outcomes like heat stroke are increasingly possible. Extreme weather like droughts and heat waves are on the rise ...
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Heat raises stress on farmworkers
according to the United Farm Workers Foundation. Edgar Franks describes working on farms in the heat as “a matter of life and death.” Like Trevino-Sauceda, he has lifelong memories of being ...
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Winter Heat Stroke: The Workplace Danger You May Not Be Prepared For
Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, fainting or heat stroke. Without the right precautions, the team could face preventable health issues that impact their safety and productivity. Workers ...
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The heat is on: How irrigation affects farm workers' exposure to heat stress in Imperial Valley
A recent study sheds light on the relationship between irrigation practices and heat stress management among farm workers in ...