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Deb Group issues sun exposure hazards chart

Infographic highlights skin cancer risks.


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Did you know that even on a cloudy day, 30-50% of the sun’s rays reach the skin?

Deb Group has released a new infographic as part of its annual Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers Campaign. The infographic seeks to educate outdoor workers on the dangers of sun exposure.

The infographic explores the sun’s three types of radiation, UVA, UVB and UVC. It also emphasizes the sun’s affect on the skin both in U.S. and Canada and worldwide.

Globally, one in three cancer diagnoses is a skin cancer, and in the U.S. and Canada alone, skin cancer costs, including treatment and productivity losses can reach more than $11 billion annually.

The infographic highlights the high risk of skin cancer for outdoor workers, particularly those in construction as they can be exposed to 10x’s the recommended daily UV exposure levels and are 6x’s more likely to develop skin cancer than the general population.

In addition to skin cancer statistics, the infographic offers tips on how to protect workers from the sun. Deb Group offers Stokoderm Sun Protect PURE, a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect against harmful UVA and UBS rays.

Additionally, employers who have outdoor workers are encouraged to download Deb’s Manager's Guide and Poster for Skin Care At Work: Sun Protection for Workers.

The manager’s guide provides guidelines on how to minimize your outdoor workers’ risk of sun exposure, including, how and when to apply sunscreen, when to take breaks and how to stay properly hydrated.

It also provides an aid to early detection of skin cancer and when to seek medical advice.

To learn more, please visit www.debgroup.com.

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