Experimental Sensors Aim to Detect Early Signs of Heatstroke and Warn Farmworkers

NBC News

Aug 30, 2024

Describes an ongoing study funded by the National Institutes of Health to develop wearable sensors that would alert farmworkers to the warning signs of heat-related illness. Features the perspectives of Florida farmworkers who are participating in the research. Notes that farmworkers experience significantly increased risk of death due to heat exposure, and heat-related regulations to protect workers currently vary from state to state.

Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · Legislation and regulations · Public health · Technology for health and human services · Florida