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Working safely in the sunA guide for outdoor workers
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Why talk about skin cancer?� Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world with 2/3
Australians diagnosed with Skin Cancer before the age of 70.
� Every year approximately 440,000 cases are diagnoses and 1,850 deaths – which is greater than the nations road toll
� Yearly costs to the healthcare system are in excess of $500 million
� 2/3 of deaths are men
� Melanoma in WA (2008)� 1082 diagnosed� 123 deaths� Most common cancer in 15 to 39 year olds
� The Good news is that skin cancer is preventableImage courtesy of Queensland Health
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Non-melanoma skin cancerBasal cell carcinoma (BCC)
– 67% of cases
– Grow slowly (months to years)
– Common sites include head, neck and upper body
– Strongly associated with shorter, high UV exposures and sunburn
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)– 31% of cases
– Grow rapidly (months)
– Sun exposed sites including lips, ears and balding scalp
– Common in outdoor workers
BCC
SCC
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Melanoma
� Less than 2% of skin cancers, but 4th most common cancer in Australia
� Most dangerous & aggressive
� Starts in a freckle, mole or normal skin and can occur in sites that are not often exposed to the sun
� Grow and spread rapidly (weeks to months)
Melanoma
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Other damage from UVSolar keratosis: sun spots – pink, scaly, not
skin cancer but a warning of sun damage
� Sunburn
� Wrinkling and premature aging
� Eye Damage
Short term:Excessive blinkingSwellingDifficulty looking at strong lightPhoto keratopathy, snow-blindness
Solar keratosis
Sunburn
Cataract Pterygium
Long term:CataractsPterygiumCancers
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The UV Index
0-2
Low
3-5
Moderate
6-7
High
8-10
Very high
11+
Extreme
0 to 2 You can safely enjoy being outside
3 to 7 Seek shade during midday hours. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen slide on sunnies and slap on a hat
8 or Limit time outside during more midday hours. Make sure you
Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek & Slide
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UV across Australia
SummerMonthly mean clear-sky UV Index: 12
WinterMonthly mean clear-sky UV Index: 7
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au)
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SunSmart UV Alert
Reported when the UV index for the day is moderate: 3 or above – based on clear sky day.Can be found in the West Australian and Sunday Times, also on some radio and TV weather reports, BOM website, or iPhone app.
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Who is at risk of skin cancer?
All Australians, but particularly those who:� Have fair skin� Have fair or reddish hair� Have freckles or many moles� Burn easily and cannot easily develop a
tan� Have a family history of melanoma� Spent their childhood in Australia� Works or spend a lot of leisure time in
the sun� Do not protect their skin from the sun� Use solariums or sun beds (artificial
tanning devices)
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How can Centurion protect you?� Risk assessment
� Sun protection control measureso Engineering controls (shade,
window tinting)o Administration controlso Sun protective PPE
� Training employees to work safely in the sun
� Sun protection policy
� Monitoring program effectiveness
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What can you do?
� Employees also have a duty to take care to their own health and safety and cooperate with employers’ efforts to improve health and safety.
� Be Sun Smart
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Be Sun Smart!
1. Slip on protective clothing
2. Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen
3. Slap on a hat
4. Seek shade
5. Slide on some sunglasses
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Slip on sun protective clothing
� Long sleeves (driving sleeves are an option for those in a vehicle)
� Long shorts or trousers
� Collar/high neckline
� Fabrics with close weave, natural fibres and medium colour
� Loose fitting
� UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+
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Slop on sunscreen
� Do not rely on sunscreen alone!
� Choosing a sunscreen:– SPF 30+– Broad spectrum– Water resistant– Valid expiry date
� Store below 30°C e.g. Esky, office, cooler bag
Image courtesy of Cancer Council
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How to apply sunscreen
� Do not rub in, instead layer it on
� Apply 20 minutes before going out to clean, dry skin
� Reapply every 2 hours or more if sweating, towel drying or swimming
� Look for different varieties for different needs� e.g. non greasy, dry touch, sensitive, sport/active
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Slap on a hat
� Look for a hat that is:o Broad brim: 7.5cmo Bucket hat: 6cmo Legionnaire style (back flap)o Detachable neck flaps for hard hats
� Fabric should be 50+ UPF and a close weave
� No caps! They leave the neck, ears and side of face exposed.
Image courtesy of Cancer Council
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Seek shade
� Whenever possible seek shade whether it be from existing built structures, shade from trees or portable shade
� Spend work break times inside or in the shade.
� Ask your supervisor if it is possible for additional shade provision if you think their isn’t enough.
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Slide on some sunglasses
� Don’t forget to wear sunglasses because the sun also damages your eyes! Look for styles that:
o Meet Australian standards or have an EPF of 9 or 10o Are close fitting, wrap around in style
Image courtesy of Cancer Council
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Checking your skin
� Look for:– New spots– Changing spots– Non-healing sores
� Ask your doctor, partner of friend to check hard to see spots like your back and scalp.
� Any concerns, see your doctor straight away
Image courtesy of Cancer Council
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Melanoma – ABCD
Image courtesy of Cancer Council
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In summary� Be Sun Smart, protect yourself in five ways:
1. Slip on sun protective clothing
2. Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen
3. Slap on a brimmed hat
4. Seek shade
5. Slide on some sunglasses
� Take extra care in the middle of the day when UV radiation is most intense
� Check your skin regularly
� Visit your GP if you notice any spots with changes in size, shape or colour.
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Thanks to the
Cancer Council Helpline13 11 20
www.cancerwa.asn.au/sunsmart
Sun Smart Workplace CoordinatorLauren Zappa
For more information
Cancer Council
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Working safely in the HeatA guide for everyone
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Heat Stress
� Heat stress is most likely in summer � Heat stress affects: simple discomfort to life
threatening � Some people are simply less tolerant of heat than
others� Employers need to have a safe system of work that
does not penalise these people � Employees are required to take reasonable care to
ensure their own safety and health at work
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What is Heat Stress
� Dehydration
� Heat Cramps
� Heat Exhaustion
� Heat Stroke
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Heat stress - contributing factors� High Temperatures� High Humidity� Low movement of air� Radiant temperature of surroundings� Person’s clothing� Physical activity� Lack of acclimatisation� Physically unfit or overweight � Age and medically condition� Being on certain medications� Use of Drugs� Heart or circulatory disorders� Alcohol � Clothing� Not acclimatised
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Your body’s cooling system
� In very hot conditions the only way heat can be lost is by evaporation of sweat.
� Water lost as sweat must be replaced
� Even if you don’t feel thirsty you need to drink water, juices or other non-alcoholic drinks in sufficient amounts and frequency to avoid to replace the water and avoid dehydration
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Assessing DehydrationA simple check of your urine colour
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Acclimatisation
� The body is able to adjust it’s heat regulation mechanisms to suit the environment – ie people become acclimatised.
� Most acclimatisation occurs in the first four to se ven days and is fully effective in about 2 weeks
� Over this period, physical activity should start be low normal work load and be gradually increased
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Precautions� Replace fluid loss by drinking more water – 100 to 2 00ml
at frequent intervals
� Keep out of sunlight wherever possible (use the sha de of an umbrella, a broad brimmed hat or work in shad e)
� Have rest pauses in a cool place
� Help your sweat evaporate by wearing loose lightwei ght clothing to allow air to circulate around your body
� Allow time to acclimatise if working in hot conditi ons for the first time or resuming after a break away
� Maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Symptoms of Heat Stress and how to deal with them
� Agitation or confusion� Dry mouth and mucous
membranes� Increased heart rate� Less frequent urination� Mental changes � Pale, cool and clammy skin
Rest in the coolest available place and
drink cool but not cold fluids.
Seek medical advice if there is no rapid improvemen t
� Clumsy� Collapse� Dizziness� Dry skin� Headache� Very
sweaty
� Fatigue� Fitting� Thirst� Sick
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Heat Stroke – can be life threatening
� Person will have stopped sweating
� Body temperature will be high
� Skin hot and dry
� Confusion and loss of consciousness may occur
� The person should be treated by a doctor as a matter of urgency.
� Until medical aid is available cool the person as quickly as possible.
� soak clothing in water or splash water on skin
� increase air movement by fanning
� give fluids if possible
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Thanks to the
http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/worksafe
For more information
Department of CommerceWork Safe WA
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