NYCAMH Publishes New Resource on Heat Illness
May 28, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) – NYCAMH is proud to publish our latest resource, the Heat Illness and Prevention Field Guide! This handy booklet is filled with practical guidance, helpful resources, and simple action items, designed for farm managers and supervisors who are making day-to-day decisions about worker safety in outdoor environments. It was compiled to support workers in the face of increasing extreme weather events as well as state and federal regulations on heat illness.
Our Heat Illness and Prevention Field Guide is spiral-bound with water-resistant pages that will help it hold up against the elements on agricultural worksites. The convenient size makes it easy to grab and reference throughout the workday.
What’s inside?
In the guide, you’ll find clear explanations of heat illness symptoms, risk factors, and treatment. It outlines tactics for preventing heat illness, from the ins and outs of hydration to planning for work and break schedules. The guide also offers tips for first aid steps to take and supplies to have on hand if heat illness symptoms occur.
One unique feature is the built in pockets in the back of the booklet, designed to hold printed resources of your choosing. This could include any federal or state regulations that you may want to reference while on the go, or your farm’s specific heat protocols and emergency response procedures. These pockets allow the resource to adapt over time, whether it be changes to regulatory requirements or to your farm’s policies.
If you are looking to help keep your crew healthy during hot weather, to strengthen your safety program, or to prepare for future heat standards, this free resource offers support and information that you can use to meet your goals.
Get yours today!
To request free print copies of the Heat Illness and Prevention Field Guide, give us a call at 607-547-6023 or email info@nycamh.org. (Currently only available in English.) Learn more about how NYCAMH can help you stay safe this summer at nycamh.org/heat-illness.
