Hot weather can add danger and stress to farm work.
Awareness of this is the first step in reducing the problems caused by heat, says Michele Schermann, a registered nurse and extension educator in agricultural safety and health with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. And it adds to the stress that can be a big contributor to accidents. That's even more true when you can hardly see because of the sweat dripping into your eyes. Make sure all tractors have rollover protection. Replace missing shields.