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After the warmest June on record, wetter conditions are predicted for mid-July but the sun should be back for a hot summer. Keyfix is highlighting the importance of sun protection and the dangers of skin cancer in its Rays Awareness campaign.

A new study funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has found that every year there are more than 3,000 cases of skin cancer caused by working outside. According to the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), this figure is set to double by 2060, which means this is a serious risk for construction workers which must be taken seriously.

Key tips

Known for its cavity trays, Keyfix’ Rays Awareness campaign aims to educate construction workers on how to stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

Some key tips are:

• Cover your skin as much as possible and wear UV-resistant clothing to enhance skin protection.

• Take regular breaks from the sun and find shady areas to prevent sunstroke and skin damage.

• Use high factor sunscreen and make sure you reapply every two hours while out on site.

• Spend your time wisely, if you can avoid the hottest part of the working day by getting on-site sooner then do so.

• Make sure you stay hydrated.

The Rays Awareness campaign will also feature a competition called SummerTheWordsAreMissing. It has already kicked off with the company publishing popular summer song lyrics with a missing word every week. Participants can submit their guesses for the missing word on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Rules

To enter the competition, entrants must follow Keyfix on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/keyfix/) or Twitter (@keyfix), choose the correct answer and like and share the post for a chance to win a summer goody bundle.

As part of the campaign, for every competition entry, Keyfix will also make a charitable contribution to We Build The Future. This is a charity that supports people who work in the construction and built environment sector and who face the challenge of dealing with cancer in their lives.

To find out more about the Keyfix Rays Awareness campaign – Click Here

For more advice on sunscreen and sun safety – Click Here

Picture: Keyfix is helping ‘Rays Awareness’ of the harm of too much exposure to the sun when working outside.

www.keyfix.com

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
06th July 2023

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