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Hot Potato: Heat Safety Where You Work

Presented by University of Wisconsin-Extension, FairShare CSA Coalition and Not Our Farm

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Click here to visit the accompanying resource library.

New resource coming soon in summer 2025:

Heat Safety Graphics for Farmworkers

This Spanish-language resource is being developed in collaboration with artist Marissa G Leal. There will be versions sized for poster prints and for double-sided postcard prints.

Abasilim C, Friedman L, Carver Martin M, Madigan D, Perez J, Morera M, Tovar A, Roka FM, Xiuhtecutli N, Forst L, Monaghan P. Risk factors associated with indicators of dehydration among migrant farmworkers. Env Res. 2024;251:118633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118633

Abasilim C, Friedman LS. Comparison of health outcomes from heat-related injuries by National Weather Service reported heat wave days and non-heat wave days – Illinois, 2013-2019. Int J Biometeorol. 2022;6:641–645 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-021-02218-6

Carver Martin M, Forst L, Siciliano M, Xiuhtecutli N, Monaghan P. Dissemination of heat safety practices among Florida farmworker crews. J Occup Environ Med. 2025. https://journals.lww.com/joem/abstract/9900/dissemination_of_heat_safety_practices_among.846.aspx

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SupervisorsHow to Prevent Heat-Related Illness (Eng / Esp)Video
FacilitatorsHeat Illness Toolkit (Eng / Esp)Curriculum
WorkersHeat Illness Prevention (Eng / Esp)Pocket card
WorkersA Guide to Heat Safety (Eng / Esp)Poster/ flyer
FacilitatorsHeat Illness Training Discussion Guide (Eng / Esp)Curriculum
WorkersHow to Know You're Well Hydrated (Eng / Esp)Blog
FacilitatorsProtect Yourself from Heat Stress (Eng / Esp)Flipcharts
WorkersTips from Farmworkers to Prevent Heat Illness (Esp / Eng)Video
SupervisorsWhat Researchers Know About Heat-Related Illness (Eng / Esp)Handout
WorkersWater, Shade, and Rest (Eng / Esp)Blog
WorkersWater Rest Shade (Eng / Esp)Pocket card
SupervisorsOSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App (Eng / Esp)App
FacilitatorsClimate Change Lotería (Eng / Esp)Game
SupervisorsHeat Related Illness Prevention (Eng / Esp)Online course
WorkersAdjusting to the Heat (Acclimatization) (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersClothing for Work in Hot Weather (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
SupervisorsHow Do You Prevent Heat Illness in Agriculture? (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersKeeping Cool in the Home and Community (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Heat (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
SupervisorsProtect Your Workers From Heat Stress (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersRisk Factors for Heat Illness (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersStaying Hydrated at Work (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersSymptoms and Treatments for Heat Illness (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersTips for Wearing Masks in the Heat (Eng / Esp)Poster/flyer
WorkersHeat Illness Motion Graphic (Eng / Esp)Video
WorkersHeat Illness Video Series (Eng / Esp)Video
SupervisorsImpact of Heat Stress on Outdoor Workers (Eng)Handout
FacilitatorsHeat Safety Preparedness Campaign for Agriculture (Eng)Social media
SupervisorsHeat Illness: Know the Facts! (Eng)Handout
SupervisorsDaily Checklist: Heat Illness & Injury (Eng)Checklist
SupervisorsProtecting Workers from Harmful UV Exposures (Eng)Handout
WorkersHeat & Sun Safety (Eng)Handout