Staying Properly Hydrated in Summer Heat: What Doctors Recommend
As the summer heat intensifies, staying properly hydrated is crucial for residents in Aiken and beyond. Health experts warn that dehydration can occur before individuals even feel thirsty, emphasizing the need to drink water consistently throughout the day rather than waiting for thirst cues. During hot weather and physical activity, water needs significantly increase. For […]
OSHA Heat Rules: What Aiken Employers and Outdoor Workers Need to Know
Summer in Aiken County brings sustained heat and humidity that puts outdoor workers — construction crews, landscaping teams, agricultural workers, roofers, utility linemen, equine industry staff — at real risk of heat illness. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been steadily expanding its heat-hazard program, and employers across South Carolina have new compliance […]