Heat Wave Triggers Heat Illness Alert for Farmers Working in Rural Areas

Sejong Agricultural Technology Center
Prevention Guidelines and Emergency Measures

Farmers participating in the Safety 365 campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses. Photo by Agricultural Technology Center

As the heat wave continues day after day, farmers are being urged to exercise extra caution to prevent heat-related illnesses that may occur while working in rural areas. This is because Sejong has been experiencing persistently hot and humid weather, with heat wave advisories issued since last month.

On July 9, the Sejong Agricultural Technology Center announced that the risk of heat-related illnesses is extremely high during this period, when long hours of outdoor work are common in the summer.

Accordingly, to protect farmers' health, the center is actively promoting preventive measures against heat-related illnesses. These include refraining from farm work during the hottest hours between noon and 5 p.m., drinking water regularly while working, and taking sufficient breaks.

In particular, the center is focusing on educating and informing farmers about emergency response procedures so that they can recognize and respond to symptoms of heat-related illnesses?such as dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, and impaired consciousness?at an early stage. The center plans to continue on-site guidance and public awareness efforts, with a focus on ensuring the safety of vulnerable groups such as elderly farmers and those working alone.

Pee Okja, director of the Agricultural Technology Center, said, "With heat waves becoming a routine part of daily life due to climate change, protecting the health and lives of farmers is our top priority," adding, "We will do our utmost to respond to heat waves in the field and to create a safe working environment for farming."

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