Workers Protection from Sun in Summer
Workers Protection : Whenever work has to be done outside, where the sun is strong, ie the sun shines brightly, it is very important to know about sun protection for those working in such a place. If you are working as a safety officer inside an organization, then it is very important for you to know about the danger caused by the sun and its protection.
Because until you do not know about it, you will not be able to tell about the danger and prevention during the sun protection toolbox, then somewhere the employee will be vulnerable to the danger caused by the sun due to lack of awareness. That’s why it is necessary for everyone to know about the danger and prevention from it.
While working inside an organization, it is necessary to know only about sun protection, but laborers, farmers, agriculture and horticulture workers, fishermen or all the workers working outside in the sun, about the danger and protection from it. have to know. Those who work outside have a higher risk of skin cancer than those who work indoors.
What is skin cancer?
Cancer is a disease of the cells of the body, after which the cells do not function practically and continue to grow to become primary tumors.
Cancer is a fatal disease, after it happens the cells break and go away from the body and during the bloodstream the broken cells collect and take the form of a tumor. If treatment is not done after knowing this, it proves fatal. Sometimes even during treatment, its cells break down so fast that the person dies after a few days.
Cause of skin cancer
The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet rays emanating from the sun. By the way, the sun is the best source of vitamin D and it is very important for health. That’s why it is very important for us to enjoy the sunshine. But if this sun causes skin cancer, then there is a need to know about sun protection and avoid it.
Outdoor Workers
Workers working outdoors, such as those working in the field of construction, work outside for most of the time, who are more at risk of being exposed to ultraviolet rays. Diseases caused by the harmful effects of sun burn such as sun burn, skin cancer and ultraviolet etc.
If you work outside where the sun shines brightly, people working in such a place are 2 to 3 times more likely to get skin cancer than those working inside, that is, such people are more likely to be exposed to radiation. remains which becomes the cause of skin cancer.
Those working at such places should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and think of ways to protect the skin from the sun.
If you regularly work outside in the sun, you can avoid skin cancer caused by sun burn by considering sun protection or sun prevention.
The easiest way to avoid this is not to work in the sun unnecessarily and if possible, stop the work done in the sun from 11 am to 3 pm.
If you have to go out for work, use shade to protect your skin. If going out in the sun, wear clothes that cover the skin completely. Use an umbrella if you have to walk for a long time in the sun.
Employer Protective Measures
Before work, the employer needs to ensure that how his employees will be able to stay hydrated during work and protect their skin from ultraviolet.
Sun protective measures should be understood and followed from the following points.
If possible, work outside in sunny weather should be planned in advance so that workers are protected from direct sunlight. If possible, the operation of the work should be stopped between 11 am and 3 pm. The operation of the work should be stopped when the rays of the sun are strong.
When the sun is shining brightly, then the work that is done inside the house should be conducted.
If possible, provide shade during work, otherwise provide rest room for rest from time to time.
Inform employees about the hazards they may face while out in the sun.
Employers need to ensure that they are getting safe drinking water during work or not, so that they can be protected from hydrate during work in the sun.
Employees should have enough time to hydrate.
As the outdoor temperature increases, so does the consumption of water, the employer needs to ensure that the workers’ water supply is being replenished in time or not.
Provide information about sun smart code to the employees for sun protection.
Encourage employees to get tested for skin cancer whenever they see it.
The employer needs to ensure that the employees are being kept away from the sun during rest or not.
Encourage the employees or make them aware that while working in the sun, use such clothes that cover the body and come in contact with the sun.
The employer needs to take into account whether the employees are taking off their clothes in the sun during work. If this is the case, then the chances of skin cancer are high.
During work, cap and glasses should be used to avoid sunlight. This is the best way to avoid the sun.
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