California Farmworkers Face Heat Dangers
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Californias scorching heat poses severe risks to farmworkers, prompting Cal/OSHA to remind employers of protection measures. With record highs this March, the states critical industries are feeling the heat. California has led the nation in shielding ag workers from extreme temperatures since 2005, mandating shade and water access above eighty degrees Fahrenheit. However, a study from UC Merced reveals high chronic health issues among farmworkers, with heat causing immediate dangers like deaths and long-term effects like kidney disease. Many workers are unaware of their rights, and enforcement lags in the Central Valleys massive industrial farms. Education efforts are stepping up, but escalating deportations, hotter climates, and low wages amplify the strain on this immigrant-heavy workforce.
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