If you work outside do you use sun protection?

Question

If work keeps you outdoors for long periods of time your skin could be exposed to more sun than is healthy for you. Outdoor workers that could be at risk include farm or construction workers, market gardeners, outdoor activity workers and some public service workers. Outdoor workers are regularly exposed to the sun. In fact, on average they receive 3 to 4 times more UV exposure each year than people who work indoors. This means they are at greater risk of skin cancer unless they take steps to protect themselves.
Use t/shirts and hats that offer maximun sun protection UVP 50+

N.B. There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan.

A normal cotton T/Shirt offers a protection factor of around UPF7 and UPF4 when wet.

Answer 1

I do try to remember to put on the old slap in the summer months. I always do on holiday or when going out on my bike. But I don't always remember to do it if I'm just in the garden. Oops

Answer 2

I work outside most of the year and on many of the construction sites I am on they will not let you work if you have a sleeveless vest on and even normal T-shirts are frowned upon. There are loads of health and safety notices about how to guard your skin against the sun.

I also wear maximum sun protection on my face, neck, ears and hands, wear long sleeved tops and never wear shorts (the world couldn't take me in shorts and it also helps protect my tattoos). I have to wear a hard hat but when I'm out and about I tend to wear a hat or head covering of some sort.

The long sleeves and hat also, bizarrely help to keep me cool in the summer.

Answer 3

Especially for white skin, in sun around 10 am to 4 pm in months from June-August in northern hemisphere a good sunscreen is necessary

Answer 4

hmmm..i dont think thats really i question more of a statement,but your absolutely correct. i did construction for a while during the summer and got skin cancer.luckily i caught it early.for all those people who are worried about being pale and go tanning. just think of how pale you will be when your dead.

Answer 5

i agree, sunblock needs to be used whatever the reason for being in the sun