CAN-how to reduce skin cancer risk at work 03.05.2010
Shun the Sun to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
What do sailors, surveyors, landscapers and postal carriers have in common? They all work outdoors and are regularly exposed to the sun for long periods of time. This puts them at a high risk for developing skin cancer, according to the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). Adding to the danger for outdoor workers is the fact that they are often in the sun when the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its strongest, between 12 noon and 2 pm.
