The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) conducts research on important topics related to health and safety in the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry (AFF) sector. The center also conducts safety training and serves as a repository for related training programs throughout the Southeast region. This page focuses on resources related to heat stress. Please visit this page frequently to find new information on this topic.
Resources & Toolkit
What is the difference between heat stress and heat stroke?
Due to the nature of their work, farmers and farmworkers are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses than the general population. Farm workers and managers should become familiar with the signs of heat illness so they can be better prepared to act in case of an emergency.
SCCAHS created a short, informational guide to help stakeholders understand key differences between heat stress and heat stroke. These guides are available for download in English and in Spanish below.
