Production Quotas

Production quotas were identified as a major driver of heat stress. Quota pressure also operated through internalized pressure and competitive field norms. Workers delayed water, food, and rest to meet targets, protect income, or maintain…

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Production quotas were identified as a major driver of heat stress. Quota pressure also operated through internalized pressure and competitive field norms. Workers delayed water, food, and rest to meet targets, protect income, or maintain job security. Participants understood that keeping pace or earning slightly more could lead workers to exceed safe bodily limits and dehydrate their kidneys.