This image clearly illustrates the life-threatening dangers of working in extreme heat. A farm worker has collapsed in the middle of a field, overwhelmed by dangerously high temperatures while performing physically demanding labor. His posture—slumped forward, clutching his head—shows clear signs of heat distress, exhaustion, and confusion. The sun is intense, the air looks dry and hazy, and there is no visible shade, water, or cooling measures nearby.
Extreme heat can rapidly overwhelm the body, leading to heat stroke, organ failure, or death—especially when workers are exposed to high temperatures without rest breaks, hydration, acclimatization, […]
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