•Statistics presented one month in arrears. •AFR includes first aid/ medical treatment cases. •AFR = (Accidents/ Manhours) x 100,000
How Are We Doing? Summary of incidents year to date Zero Fatalities
Zero >3 Day LTI
0 RWD/MTC
1 First Aid
1 Near Miss
Sun Exposure How common is skin cancer? (UK Statistics) • Since the 1960’s it has seen an increase 6 – 8% per annum. • Approximately 240 malignant melanoma new cases per year. • 5 people diagnosed with a form of skin cancer per day. • 50 malignant melanoma attributable deaths annually.
Sun Exposure How common is skin cancer? (Australia 2011 Statistics) • Highest rate of skin cancer in the world. • Affects 2 in every 3 Australians before the age of 70. • Approximately 11,405 new malignant melanoma cases per year. • 1,544 attributable deaths annually.
Sun Exposure How common is skin cancer? (Brasil 2012 Statistics) • Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Brasil. It contributes to 25% of all cancer types. • Affecting age is around 40. • 6.230 new cases of skin cancer. • 1.507 attributable deaths annually
Sun Exposure How common is skin cancer? (Brasil 2012 Statistics) Brasil Regions
Incidence over a 100,000 men Incidence over a 100,000 women
Centre West
124
109
South
80
68
South East*
73
91
North East
39
42
North
38
43
* TRAC is based in the South East.
Sun Exposure What are the causes of skin cancer? There are 3 types of radiation from the sun:
• Infra-red light which is felt as heat. • Visible light which we can see. • Ultra Violet (UV) light which we cannot see or feel. It is these UV rays that can lead to skin cancer
Sun Exposure Skin cancer develops when the DNA within skin cells become damaged and the body cannot repair the damage. The damaged cells grow, divide and multiply creating a tumour.
Sun Exposure Weather attributes When it is overcast or cloudy (Typical UK weather) • 30 – 40% of UV radiation still penetrates through cloud cover.
• If half the sky is covered with cloud 80% of UV radiation will still get through.
Protection Measures DRINK PLENTY OF WATER • Water is important for healthy skin • Healthy skin reduces the impact from the sun
Protection Measures USE SUNSCREEN/ SUNTAN LOTION • Ensure you apply enough on all exposed areas. • Leave enough time for the sunscreen to soak in before exposing to the sun (Circa 20 minutes). • Re-apply regularly. • Apply correct SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating – 30 with a UVA 4* rating.
Protection Measures WEAR SAFETY SUN GLASSES • These should be wrap around and should be marked UV400 or equivalent and offer 100% UV protection
Protection Measures AVOID THE MID DAY SUN • UV levels are highest from April until mid September between the hours of 11:00 and 15:00. • Restrict direct exposure wherever practicable during these hours. • Consider the use of shades or cover and job rotation
Protection Measures PROTECT HEAD AND NECK • These areas generate 80% of skin cancers. • Hard hat attachable UPF 30 neck protection is available.
Protection Measures CHECK UV INDEX • Weather apps are available which give the UV rating for the day. TV weather forecasts: • Some television stations weather forecasts declare the days UV rating.
Protection Measures CHECK YOUR SKIN Conduct regular checks (Monthly) of exposed areas. Conduct regular checks of other areas starting at the top of the body working down looking for: • A spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab or bleed for four weeks, • A sore that does not heal within four weeks, • A mole that appears to be growing, bleeding or changing appearance in any way.
Visit your GP/ Medical Practitioner if any of these symptoms are found
Skin Care – Off Time Don’t forget to apply the precautionary measures when you are enjoying your well earned time off in the garden as well as on the beach.
Further Information Further information can be obtained from: www.notimetolose.org.uk
Topics Covered In 2015 • January – Slips, Trips & Falls • February – Prevention of Aches, Sprains & Tears • March – Rigging Competency • April – Aligning Company & Personal Values
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