Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK  and Britain sees 1,700 people diagnosed every year as a direct cause of occupational sun exposure. Despite growing awareness of the risk of unprotected UV exposure, a study conducted by SC Johnson Professional found that 76% of UK health and safety professionals were unaware of the danger, stating that they did not know that 1 death and 5 new cases of skin cancer per week in Britain could be attributed to occupational UV exposure. 

It is key that awareness is raised around the potential dangers of over-exposure to UV radiation, among both employees and health and safety professionals. Help control your workforce’s exposure to UV radiation by implementing a Sun Safety programme. SC Johnson Professional has resources to support employee training, helping raise awareness of the risks and provide professional sunscreen that helps protects the skin from UVA, UVB & UVC radiation.

At this time of year in particular, it is key that more awareness is raised around the potential dangers of over-exposure to UV radiation, as well as the importance of educating workers. A painful sunburn just once every two years can triple the risk of skin cancer, or malignant melanoma  - it is crucial that health and safety professionals are aware of these risks and are equipped to best prevent their workforce from harm or injury in the workplace.