Skin Screening

Did you know that Australia is the Skin Cancer capital of the world?

But we don’t just get sunburnt lying at the beach in summer. UV levels across Australia show that it is possible to get skin damage in autumn and winter too.

Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace.Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace.

Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace1.

UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer so it’s important to be sun safe in the workplace. Work health and safety legislation enforces it, acknowledging that workers must be protected by employers or Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), by providing a safe work environment free of health risks. This includes reducing the risk of exposure to UV radiation by employees who spend large amounts of time working outdoors.

Skin Screening

Did you know that Australia is the Skin Cancer capital of the world?

But we don’t just get sunburnt lying at the beach in summer. UV levels across Australia show that it is possible to get skin damage in autumn and winter too.

Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace.Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace.

Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace1.

UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer so it’s important to be sun safe in the workplace. Work health and safety legislation enforces it, acknowledging that workers must be protected by employers or Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), by providing a safe work environment free of health risks. This includes reducing the risk of exposure to UV radiation by employees who spend large amounts of time working outdoors.

Prevention is the best form of protection against skin cancer.
Provide your employees with a sun safe workplace by:

  • 1. Educating your workers on how to work safely in the sun.
  • 2. Ensuring sun protection control measures are in place for all staff working outside.
  • 3. Monitoring your workers risk with an annual skin screen check.

Sonic HealthPlus offers a range of services to help your organisation stay sun smart including:

  • 1. Training:
    We can deliver targeted workshops for your staff to understand how to work safely in the sun.
  • 2. Risk Assessments:
    We have Occupational Physicians available to assist in workplace risk assessments.
  • 3. Screening Programs:
    We offer the flexibility of either in-clinic or onsite Doctor led screening programs.

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Further Information

For more information on Skin Screening and Sun Safety, visit our Health Hub page.

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References
1. Cancer Council Australia: Work outdoors? Use UV protection every day

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