Be Aware! Summer is on its way

Two “non-election” headlines caught the eye this week, with summer rapidly approaching. First off there was the annual promise of a “barbecue” summer, where have we heard that before? This was closely followed by the story that the rise in Melanoma skin cancers now, can be directly attributed to the growth of the cheap package holiday from the 1960s onwards.

Clearly our understanding of Melanoma has increased, to the extent that, with guidance, we can recognise them ourselves and also that we can act to stop them developing. Given that prevention is better than a cure and that a very large proportion of construction and demolition staff will be working outside this summer, this UV Index guide issued by the World Health Organisation is a useful tool to keep around the office.

Remember using sun cream is a simple solution and may turn out to save your life in the future. Also, like Asbestos, the exposure levels are important too, so even if the Sun does not seem to be strong bear in mind the amount of time you will be out in it, and act accordingly.