Ag, Forestry & Fishing Workers at High Risk for Skin Cancer

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• Corporate Authors:
  University of Texas at Tyler. Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Description:
  May is skin cancer awareness month. Farmers, ranchers, loggers, forestry workers and commercial fishermen are at high risk for skin cancer due to working long hours outdoors. There are three basic types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Basal and squamous cell are typically easy to treat; however, malignant melanoma is more dangerous and involves a more difficult treatment regimen. With any skin cancer treatment, the process can be gruesome and leave unsightly scars. Experienced farmers are more likely to develop a form of melanoma that occurs on the head and neck region. Think about what a farmer's tan looks like. This type of melanoma can look like a large, dark freckle with irregular borders. One person dies every hour from melanoma; however, melanoma is curable if detected early. Check your skin monthly and learn the ABCDEs of Melanoma. The most common cause of skin cancer is over-exposure to UV rays, either from the sun or tanning beds. Be smart this summer and cover up. Be Shady: Wear a wide-brimmed hat. The brim should be at least 4 inches wide. Baseball caps do not protect your ears, nose or neck. Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. Slather Up: Wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days. Cover Up: Light-colored, lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants will keep your body cool and protect your skin. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Farmers Health Promotion Neoplasms Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Public Health Safety Skin Skin Diseases
• Keywords:
  Farm Workers Health Promotion Injury Prevention Outdoors Protective Clothing Protective Measures Public Health Safety Education Skin Cancer Skin Protection
• Publisher:
  The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Newsletter
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053430
• Citation:
  Monthly Safety Blast. Tyler, TX: The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, 2014 May; :website
• Email:
  agcenter@uthct.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2014
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010930
• Source Full Name:
  Monthly Safety Blast
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216183/cdc_216183_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 232.34 KB ]