Heat Stress Resources

Arizona agriculture operates in a climate that can reach high temperatures throughout the year. Protecting our employees, family members, and ourselves from heat-related illness is both a moral responsibility and a practical necessity for safe, productive operations.

Arizona Farm Bureau strongly supports practical, science-based heat safety measures that work on real farms and ranches.

Use the resources below to protect your team and stay in compliance with Arizona’s General Duty Clause and ADOSH’s Heat State Emphasis Program.

AZFB Heat Safety Toolkit FINAL.pdf

Arizona-Specific Resources

Industrial Commission of Arizona / ADOSH – Heat Illness Prevention Hub https://www.azica.gov/heat Primary page for Arizona employers. Includes free confidential consultations.

Key downloads:

• Workplace Heat Safety Task Force Final Recommendations (Dec 2025)https://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/Final-Recommendations.pdf
• Example Arizona Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) – customizable templatehttps://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/Example%20Arizona%20Heat%20Illness%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf
• Employer Heat Safety Checklisthttps://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Employer%20Heat%20Safety%20Checklist.pdf
• ADOSH Heat Inspection Formhttps://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/ADOSH%20Heat%20Inspection%20Form.pdf
• Arizona Heat Stress State Emphasis Program (SEP)https://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/Arizona%20Heat%20SEP%20CPL_03-00-024%20%204-9-26.pdf
• Heat Stress Handout Card (English)https://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/Heat%20Stress%20Handout%20Card%202.0.pdf
• Spanish SEP Flyerhttps://www.azica.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/ADOSH%20Consultation%20Heat%20Flyer%20%28Spanish%20Version%29.pdf

Free ADOSH ConsultationCall (602) 542-1769 for free, confidential worksite evaluation or employee training on heat stress (no citations).

Heat.AZ.gov – Arizona’s Central Heat Resource Hubhttps://heat.az.gov/Cooling center map, HeatRisk tool, state plans, and links.

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Heat Safetyhttps://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/extreme-weather/heat-safety/index.phpTips, data, outdoor worker resources, cooling centers, and bilingual materials.

Essential Apps & Real-Time Tools

• OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App (free – iOS & Android) Real-time heat index, risk levels, and recommendations based on your exact location. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osha-niosh-heat-safety-tool/id1239425102Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=erg.com.nioshheatindexMore info: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/communication-resources/app.html
• National Weather Service HeatRisk Tool (Phoenix area)https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/?wfo=psr
• CDC HeatRisk Forecasthttps://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/

Need Help?

• Free ADOSH consultation: (602) 542-1769

Remember: Water. Rest. Shade. Acclimatize. Train. Watch each other.These simple steps save lives and keep Arizona agriculture strong.