At least one Augusta hospital says its treated more people for heat exhaustion in the last two weeks, than during all of last summer. So, what can you do if you work outdoors?

Landscaper George Howell and his staff have been sprucing up the outdoors for the last five yearsm but working in triple digit temps has taken its toll.

“It's very stressful on the body, just makes you real tired and ready to go home at the end of the day,” Howell said.

Construction workers are also feeling the heat. Ten hour days of heavy lifting and laying concrete has left some of Willie Williams workers dehydrated.

“The heat is a big problem but you just get used to it and take breaks,” Williams said.

Heat exhaustion is one of the biggest threats facing people who work outdoors.

“Most of the time patients are feeling dizzy, feeling of passing out, very thirsty, hearts racing, just drenched and completely fatigued,” said Linda Day, Registered Nurse, Doctors Hospital E.R.

Day says they've seen more heat exhaustion cases in the last two weeks than all of last summer.

“We've had a couple that have already been admitted to the ICU so the cases are mounting day by day,” she said.

Day says if you have to work in the heat make sure to take 10 to 15 minute breaks throughout the day in a cool area. Make sure to drink eight ounces of water every hour and keep certain areas on the body cool.

“Take and put a wet rag every hour you get your water, put that wet rag around your neck, forehead and wrist,” said Day.

And if possible Day says work in the morning or during a cooler part of the day.

“That middle part of the day when the sun just doesn't give you a break it is too hot, if you can avoid it, then avoid it,” Day said.

Emergency room workers also say make sure to lay off the sodas and sugary drinks. Doctors say opt for drinks like Gatorade or some vitamin-based drinks.