Protecting the skin - even at work
Anyone who works outside is exposed to harmful UV rays every day. Especially now in the warmer season, it is important to protect the skin from this.
Those who expose themselves daily to the sun's UV radiation risk not only a painful sunburn, but also dangerous long-term damage such as skin cancer or eye damage. In addition, the skin ages noticeably faster.
How dangerous the sun is depends on both the individual skin type and the current intensity of UV radiation. On a Website of the Federal Office of Public Health is displayed daily how strong the local UV radiation is in the various locations in Switzerland. In general: Especially from the beginning of May the radiation is very intense. The Swiss Cancer League therefore advises avoiding the sun altogether at midday.
However, those who have to work outside often cannot completely escape the sun. It is therefore important to protect skin and eyesight: with suitable textiles, headgear, sunglasses and sunscreens. The German company Peter Greven Physioderm GmbH, which specializes in skin protection in the workplace, has therefore compiled a compendium on the subject of skin protection in the workplace, containing information and recommendations. It is here available for download.
