Over the last 120 years, heat has killed more Australians than any natural disaster.

Recently, the risks of heat became apparent when a business owner in north Queensland was fined $65,000 for the death of a backpacker who collapsed from heat stress while picking fruit.

With so many industry workers arriving from much cooler climates, it is critically important this summer that you understand the risks of heat stress and how to keep your workers safe.

The Growcom Fair Farms Initiative team details more in this article, which features in Vegetables Australia – Autumn 2021.