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HOW DOES THIS EFFECT YOU? If you spend time outside with no sun protection melanoma is a very real consequence. With cases of melanoma on the raise Utility construction workers who spend a majority of their time working outside with no sun protection are at risk.

OSHA’S INTERPRETATION ON SUN PROTECTION In 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor wrote an interpretation to their Personal Protective Equipment Standard 1910.132(a) stating that employers have a duty to protect workers who are overexposed to solar radiation on the job and risk serious physical harm or death. State Courts and Workers' Compensation Boards have also become more conscious of work-related skin cancer over the past decade. In many states, compensation has been awarded to employees who have been diagnosed with skin cancer and have been able to prove that it was caused by work- related activities.

THE SURGEON GENERAL’S CALL TO ACTION TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer calls on partners in prevention from various sectors across the nation to address skin cancer as a major public health problem. Federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments; members of the business, health care, and education sectors; community, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations; and individuals and families are all essential partners in this effort. The goal of this document is to increase awareness of skin cancer and to call for actions to reduce its risk.

FIVE GOALS OF THE CALL TO ACTION 1. Increase opportunities for sun protection in outdoor settings; 2. Provide individuals with the information they need to make informed, healthy Choices about ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure; 3. Promote policies that advance the national goal of preventing skin cancer; 4. Reduce harms from indoor tanning; and 5. Strengthen research, surveillance, Monitoring, and evaluation related to skin cancer prevention.

LET ME TELL YOU WHY YOU DO NOT WANT MELANOMA

WHAT IS SKIN CANCER Over exposure to UV radiation can damage the body's skin cells. This can result in various forms of skin cancer which can be fatal if not detected and treated early. It usually takes many years of exposure for skin cancer to occur.

THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Basal cell carcinoma – the least serious form of skin cancer. Appears as a red lump or scaly area. Usually found on the head, neck and upper body.

THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Squamous cell carcinoma – appears as a thick, scaly red spot that may bleed, crust or ulcerate. Occurs on most exposed areas of the body. Can spread to other parts of the body.

OTHER LESS COMMON BUT MORE DANGEROUS FORMS OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Melanoma appears anywhere on the body as a flat spot with a mix of color and an uneven, smudgy outline. Changes color, size or shape. Can spread to other parts of the body. Images of Superficial Spreading Melanoma

OTHER LESS COMMON BUT MORE DANGEROUS FORMS OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Nodular melanoma accounts for approximately 15% of all diagnosed melanomas. Unfortunately, it is the most aggressive type of melanoma. It is more common in males and can occur at any age but is most often seen in individuals aged 60 and older

OTHER LESS COMMON BUT MORE DANGEROUS FORMS OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Ocular Melanoma, also known as uveal melanoma is a rare form of melanoma that occurs in the eye.

OTHER LESS COMMON BUT MORE DANGEROUS FORMS OF SKIN CANCER ARE: Acral Melanoma. only accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed melanomas, but it makes up about 50% of diagnosed melanomas in Asians and individuals with dark skin. These melanomas usually appear on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet or underneath the fingernails and toenails.

BOB MARLEY DIED OF ACRAL MELANOMA

ABCDE CHECK LIST FOR MELANOMA Asymmetrical - the mole is not symmetrical, one half is different in shape from the other. Border - the border is ragged or notched. Most normal moles have regular borders Colors - while most normal moles have just one color, melanomas often have two or more. Diameter - the diameter of a melanoma is greater than most moles (1/4 inch or 6mm) Elevation - when touched the melanoma will feel slightly raised above the skin

HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOURSELF?

GUIDE TO SELF SCREENING

MELANOMA FACTS • Nearly 90% of melanomas are thought to be caused by exposure to UV light and sunlight. • It takes only one blistering sunburn, especially at a young age, to more than double a person's chance of developing melanoma later in life. • You can help prevent melanoma by seeking shade whenever possible, wearing protective clothing, avoiding direct sunlight between 10am-4pm and using broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 every day.

WHAT FORMS OF SUN PROTECTION ARE MOST EFFECTIVE? The most effective way of reducing UV exposure is to use a combination of protection methods. In order of effectiveness, following the hierarchy of controls, they are: • Reorganizing work to avoid the UV peak of the day. • Providing natural or artificial shade. • Providing appropriate protective clothing i.e. clothing covering as much exposed skin as possible, clothing, hats and sunglasses. • Applying sunscreen.

UV INDEX

WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE FIELD  Reorganizing Work  Using Shade  Awnings  Protective Clothing  Hats  Sunglasses  Sunscreen  Training

TOPICS TO INCLUDE IN TRAINING ARE:  Health effects of exposure to UV radiation and why outdoor construction workers are a high risk group.  Factors affecting levels of UV radiation.  Correct use of sun protection measure on site, and  Early detection of skin cancer.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MELANOMA AND TREATMENT OPTIONS CONTACT:  Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org).  The Skin Cancer Foundation (www.skincancer.org),  Center for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov),  Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (www.lhsfna.org)  Fightingmelanoma.com