Find out about the full extent of occupational sun exposure to outdoor workers
The sun's UV rays are a carcinogen, an invisible killer and primary cause of skin cancer in Ireland. 90% of deaths are preventable2, if the right precautions are taken.
Most companies believe they are already implementing sufficient measures to combat this. However, what they don’t realise is that if workers do not apply sunscreen and have not had appropriate training on the risks of working outdoors, this puts workers at serious risk of illness and companies at risk of litigation and fines.
Here are some yearly Irish statistics linked to solar radiation:
Skin cancers seldom hurt and are frequently seen than felt:
Left untreaded skin cancer can:
Download a copy of our Damaging Effects poster to find out more about the damaging effects.
Find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer, the steps you need to take to identify workers who have a higher risk of exposure to the sun's UV radiation, and health and safety measures.
For the best skin sun protection products, shop our range of professional lotions, dispensers and sun protect skin safety centre to create a sun protection station encouraging the use of sunscreen.
Our range of sun protection lotions and dispensers are ideal for outdoor workers who need to protect themselves against damaging ultraviolet rays.
