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Working Outdoors
If you work outdoors, you have a greater risk of developing skin cancer. Landscapers, construction workers, lifeguards, daycare staff and others who are exposed to regular doses of ultraviolet radiation from the sun are at increased risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn and eye damage. It is important to practice sun-safe behaviours.
Before heading out to work outdoors, make sure you:
- Wear a wide brimmed hat (or neck protector under a hard hat)
- Use a sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 30 or more
- Wear sun glasses to protect your eyes
- Wear long sleeved shirts and pants to cover the skin
- Seek shade during lunch and breaks
The working outdoor Resource section provides details on how to be sun-safe. The resources can be used by workplaces to educate outdoor workers. Also the Canadian Dermatology Association Outdoor Worker Program
For more information or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact:
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