Heat-related illness (HRI) is a largely undocumented phenomenon in Midwestern Hispanic
migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States. Frequently, the physiological …

Background: Outdoor workers are exposed to hot work environments and are at risk of heat-
related morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of …

Farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to climate-sensitive health outcomes such as heat-
related illness (HRI) given their tasks involve heavy exertion in an outdoor setting. The …

Objective: The California heat illness prevention study (CHIPS) devised methodology and
collected physiological data to assess heat related illness (HRI) risk in Latino farmworkers …

Crop workers are at high risk of heat-related illness (HRI) from internal heat generated by
heavy physical work, particularly when laboring in hot and humid conditions. The aim of this …

Objective: Determine compliance with and effectiveness of California regulations in reducing
farmworkers' heat-related illness (HRI) risk and identify main factors contributing to HRI …

Background Farmworkers working in hot and humid environments have an increased risk for
heat‐related illness (HRI) if their thermoregulatory capabilities are overwhelmed. The …

BACKGROUND: Migrant farmworkers are at risk for heat-related illness (HRI) at work.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine which risk factors could potentially …

Heat-related illness (HRI) among migrant and seasonal farmworkers is an occupational risk
addressed through varying mitigation strategies by individual workers and supervisors. The …

Objective: Heat exposure is an important hazard for workers in manual occupations,
including farmworkers. This analysis delineates the prevalence of heat illness among …