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RISK CONTROL

Stay Protected from Damaging UV Rays Things to Remember
Wearing long sleeves on the job not only keeps employees cool, • Stay hydrated.
but it also keeps their skin protected from damaging UV rays.
• Wear SPF 30 sunscreen, and reapply often.
The most common way to stay protected from the sun is to wear
sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30. • Choose light-colored, loose fitting clothing.
With sunscreen, employees should reapply every two hours or • Consider long-sleeve shirts with a UPF factor of 15 or more.
less, depending upon the amount they are sweating.
• Wear long pants.
Another way to combat skin cancer is to wear long-sleeve
• Choose sunglasses with UV protection.
clothing rated at a UV protection factor (UPF) of 15 or higher.
Having UPF-rated clothing means that UV rays are less likely to • Take breaks in the shade.
penetrate the material compared to clothing with no UPF. Not • Avoid drinks with caffeine and large amounts of sugar.
only will it protect, but it will also keep employees cool.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol the night before work.
On top of wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, employees
taking breaks in the shade, natural or artificial, or use personal • Be aware of your body and your environment.
protective equipment (PPE) to create shade directly on the body.
An example of this would be a large brimmed hard hat, or a hat
with an attachable brim.
Lastly, it’s important not to forget sun protection for the eyes.
Malignant melanoma, a form of deadly skin cancer, can often
be found in the eye. Wearing sunglasses with UV protection can
prevent this.

Resources
• http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin- • http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/clothing
cancer-facts • http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/are-you-at-risk/the-sun-
• https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/ construction-site-hazard
working_outdoors.pdf • http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/cancer-and-
• http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/ construction/skin-cancers.htm
prevention-guidelines/guidelines-for-outdoor-workers

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