Heat Safety Training for Agricultural Workers in Colorado
In Colorado, new regulations have been introduced to mandate training aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses among agricultural workers. This initiative comes in response to the high-risk nature of agricultural work, which is one of the most dangerous sectors in the U.S. The High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at Colorado State University is offering free workshops to educate farm owners, managers, and safety professionals on conducting heat illness prevention training. This effort is part of a broader strategy to improve safety in agricultural settings, which have historically seen high rates of workplace fatalities due to various hazards, including extreme weather conditions. 
