US farmworkers are a shocking ​35 times more likely to die​ from heat than other workers, and their growing vulnerability to heat stress cannot be blamed on climate alone – there are social and political causes, stemming from the way agricultural work is performed, organized and regulated. But since we don’t have years for these workers to gain the right to safe working conditions, action must be taken by civil society and the private sector. Here, we take a look at some of the ​comprehensive standards and protocols​ that have been developed for heat stress prevention and response, and what remains to be done.