Farm Labor Contractor how-to
How to Prevent Heat Illness on a Harvest Crew
Heat kills farmworkers.
Quick answer
Heat kills farmworkers. In short: provide; provide; schedule, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Provide water.
Provide shade.
Schedule rest breaks.
Acclimate new workers.
Watch for symptoms.
Have an emergency plan.
Safety reminders for farm labor contractors
- Prevent heat illness
- Provide field sanitation
- Follow transportation safety
- Train on pesticides
Key terms
USDA · Yield · Crop rotation · Extension service · Sustainability · H-2A: see the full farm labor contractor glossary.