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Outdoor Laborers and Skin Cancer
The leading cause of skin cancer is...the Sun. No shock
there.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Withmore than two million people diagnosed annually,Safety Shoes, 1 in5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
Anyone who hasn't been living under a rock knows to wear sunscreen when at the beach or pool, BUT those aren't the only times to be cognizant ofsun exposuredanger. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and would like to recognize a group of individuals that are often overlooked.
Outdoor workers : They have an extremely high risk of contracting skin cancer but thereare many ways for these laborers to protect themselves.
Wear protective clothing that covers the skin. Long sleeves and pants are best for outdoor work. Stay away from clothing that you can see light through; this indicates UV rays are coming through as well. Keep the back of your neck covered with a high collar or scarf.
Use a water-resistantsunscreenwithSPF 15 or higher and reapply every 2 hours, more oftenif sweating.Make sure to apply to face, ears and back of neck as well.
The sun is most intense between 10am - 4pm so trytomove projects to a shady area, indoors or under a tent during those times.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat or, when working construction, wear a hard hat with a scarf or flap added to protect the neck. At we carry comfortable,Composite Toe Boots, lightweight hard hats that are tough enough for industrial,6 Inch Work Boots, construction or home projects.
Don't forget your eyes!Evidencehas shown thatcontinued exposure to solar UVR contributes to age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, bothcan contribute toblindness. Wear safety glasses or sunglasses with UV protection. offers eyewear that filters 99% of UVR and meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 safety standards.
Our line of Mechanix breathable, durable work gloves will protect your hands from the sun and more. Theyare made withstretch panels between fingersfor addedcomfort and ventilation.
These recommendations apply to everyone, not just those who work outdoors. For example:
* Truck drivers have been known to have an increased incidence of skin cancer on their left arms.
* People who drive convertibles often increase their skin cancer risk by forgoing sunscreen and hats.
Bottom Line -Everyone must be proactive to prevent sun damage and skin cancers.
As always, be sure to check out our entire line of safety products at .
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
For more information on Skin Cancer go to
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Withmore than two million people diagnosed annually,Safety Shoes, 1 in5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
Anyone who hasn't been living under a rock knows to wear sunscreen when at the beach or pool, BUT those aren't the only times to be cognizant ofsun exposuredanger. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and would like to recognize a group of individuals that are often overlooked.
Outdoor workers : They have an extremely high risk of contracting skin cancer but thereare many ways for these laborers to protect themselves.
Wear protective clothing that covers the skin. Long sleeves and pants are best for outdoor work. Stay away from clothing that you can see light through; this indicates UV rays are coming through as well. Keep the back of your neck covered with a high collar or scarf.
Use a water-resistantsunscreenwithSPF 15 or higher and reapply every 2 hours, more oftenif sweating.Make sure to apply to face, ears and back of neck as well.
The sun is most intense between 10am - 4pm so trytomove projects to a shady area, indoors or under a tent during those times.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat or, when working construction, wear a hard hat with a scarf or flap added to protect the neck. At we carry comfortable,Composite Toe Boots, lightweight hard hats that are tough enough for industrial,6 Inch Work Boots, construction or home projects.
Don't forget your eyes!Evidencehas shown thatcontinued exposure to solar UVR contributes to age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, bothcan contribute toblindness. Wear safety glasses or sunglasses with UV protection. offers eyewear that filters 99% of UVR and meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 safety standards.
Our line of Mechanix breathable, durable work gloves will protect your hands from the sun and more. Theyare made withstretch panels between fingersfor addedcomfort and ventilation.
These recommendations apply to everyone, not just those who work outdoors. For example:
* Truck drivers have been known to have an increased incidence of skin cancer on their left arms.
* People who drive convertibles often increase their skin cancer risk by forgoing sunscreen and hats.
Bottom Line -Everyone must be proactive to prevent sun damage and skin cancers.
As always, be sure to check out our entire line of safety products at .
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
For more information on Skin Cancer go to