Corporate skin checks
Occupational UV radiation risks
UV radiation is responsible for cutaneous sun damage, premature aging and the development of skin cancer, with 2 in 3 Australians likely to experience a skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.
People who spend part or most of their working days outside in the sun, such as wine makers, laborours, landscapers or those working in agriculture, receive 10 times more UV radiation than those who work indoors. Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV damage in the workplace (SafeWork SA).
Occupational health & safety
Employers have a duty of care to ensure they are not placing their employees at risk from UV radiation, so along with the provision of sun safe clothing, protective headwear and SPF50 sunscreen many businesses choose to invest in the provision of comprehensive skin cancer checks for their staff.
Through annual skin checks, skin cancers can be identified early, significantly improving the chances of successful treatment with less time off work at a relatively low cost of investment.
Having a doctor with advanced skin cancer training and accreditation with the Skin Cancer College or Australasia provides the optimal level of care for your employees. Available on site at your business in South Australia, your employees will receive a comprehensive total body skin cancer check, utilising dermoscopy to assess the entire skin surface. Any lesions concerning for skin cancer will be documented and the employee can then seek definitive treatment from an accredited skin cancer doctor or their general practitioner.
“Data collected by Safe Work Australia between financial years 2010/11 to 2018/19 shows that 2,408 claims were accepted for neoplasms (cancer), at a total cost of AU$192.8 million. During this period, 1,208 workers compensation claims for skin cancer were accepted at a total cost of $32.8 million. This accounts for 17% of total cancer compensation payments.” (https://www.cancer.org.au/)
To enquire about corporate skin checks and to receive a quote please email contact@drlibbyturtle.com.au