In this interview Silvia Hernandez describes her work trajectory in the agriculture industry, as well as highlights the harsh labor conditions she and other workers endure. Specifically, Silvia speaks about the consequences of working in the South Florida heat for such prolonged hours every day. She describes how workers in the industry-- herself and her friends included--suffer from heat-induced health issues such as headaches, rashes, and dehydration. Moreover, Silvia provides examples of how the outdoor workers try to care for themselves in the face of a lack of external protections by bringing their own water, Pedialyte, food, and Gatorade. Finally, the interview emphasizes the urgent need to implement a heat standard to provide basic protections for outdoor workers. Silvia describes her own participation in the Que Calor! campaign.
