FACTS FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS
Outdoor workers are at serious risk to develop fatal cancers due to their exposure to the sun.
- Sunlight is a fact of life for most outdoor workers.
- Most outdoor workers have long careers, increasing their exposure to sun while at work.
- Most outdoor workers cannot choose to limit their exposure to sun during the most intense sun periods of the day.
- Work Conditions (including equipment and reflective surfaces) are especially challenging for outdoor workers trying to limit their sun exposure.
- Reflectivity of surfaces and materials:
- Water up to 100%, snow and ice 80-90%, sand 20-30%3, asphalt 5-25%4
- Passing along your knowledge about sun exposure can help outdoor workers prevent unnecessary harm from UV rays.
Smartshield’s Industrial Sunscreen provides all day, non-greasy sun protection for your employees.
