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Heat can induce dehydration, nausea, exhaustion, stroke, and death. Even among workers who endure little discomfort, heat can take a toll over time. Chronic dehydration, for example, can lead to kidney failure. Despite these risks, there is no federal standard protecting workers from extreme heat.
"Hotter temperatures beget fewer full work days, exhaustion, and fatigue," said Jeannie Economos, the pesticide safety and environmental health project coordinator for the Farmworker Association of Florida. "It's even worse when you have to pick fast because farm workers are paid by the piece, not the hour. This is a big deal when you're trying to bring home wages that can support a family or pay a car bill—plus these folks don't have health insurance."
Heat can induce dehydration, nausea, exhaustion, stroke, and death. Even among workers who endure little discomfort, heat can take a toll over time. Chronic dehydration, for example, can lead to kidney failure. Despite these risks, there is no federal standard protecting workers from extreme heat.
"Hotter temperatures beget fewer full work days, exhaustion, and fatigue," said Jeannie Economos, the pesticide safety and environmental health project coordinator for the Farmworker Association of Florida. "It's even worse when you have to pick fast because farm workers are paid by the piece, not the hour. This is a big deal when you're trying to bring home wages that can support a family or pay a car bill—plus these folks don't have health insurance."