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Protecting Yourself in the Sun

Fri, May 26, 2017 Published by

Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe suntans. Sun exposure at any age can cause skin cancer. Be especially careful in the sun if you burn easily, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have any of the following physical features:sunsafety

  • Numerous, irregular, or large moles
  • Freckles
  • Fair skin
  • Blond, red, or light brown hair

It’s important to examine your body monthly because skin cancers detected early can almost always be cured. The most important warning sign is a spot on the skin that is changing in size, shape, or color during a period of 1 month to 1 or 2 years. Skin cancers often take the following forms:

  • Pale, wax-like, pearly nodules
  • Red, scaly, sharply outlines patches
  • Sores that don’t heal
  • Small, mole-like growths – melanoma the most serious type of skin cancer

If you find such unusual skin changes, see a health care professional immediately.

There are many ways to help block out the harmful UV rays.

  • Cover up. Wear tightly-woven clothing that blocks out light. Try this test: Place your hand between a single layer of clothing and a light source. If you can see your hand through the fabric, the garment offers little protection.
  • Use sunscreen. A sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 blocks 93% of UV rays. You want to block both UVA and UVB rays to guard against skin cancer. Be sure to follow application directions on the bottle.
  • Wear a hat. A wide brim hat (not a baseball cap) is ideal because it protects the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp.
  • Wear UV-absorbent shades. Sunglasses don’t have to be expensive, but they should block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation.
  • Limit exposure. UV rays are most intense between 10AM and 4PM. If you’re unsure about the sun’s intensity, take the shadow test: If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s rays are the day’s strongest.

For more information or safety tips visit www.cancer.org or www.osha.gov.

Sun Safety Challenge Winners

Fri, September 9, 2016 Published by

The Sun Safety Challenge has come to an end. Thank you to all the participants! The winners are:

Valerie Medina who won the $100 Sunglass Hut gift card.

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Andrew Moore who won the beach pop up tent.

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Mahree Morin who won the cooling towel.

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Congratulations to all three. We are currently not starting a new Wellness Challenge but they will be back soon so keep your eyes out for when we release one.

Sun Safety Challenge

Thu, September 1, 2016 Published by

The hydration has ended and the Challenge has begun. Did you miss your chance to pick up a tracking sheet at last month’s All Staff? Stop by the HR office any time from cool-cactus-18780927AM to 4:30PM and grab yours and start tracking.

To compete, just wear sunscreen that has a rating of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher every day. Try to reapply the sunscreen every two hours, especially if you get wet, to stay protected all day.
Also, wear either sunglasses or a hat each time you go outside. Each day you do these things you can check off a sunscreen bottle or a cactus on your tracking sheet

The contest will run from July 21st to September 1st. Please turn in your tracking sheets by September 5th to be entered in the raffle. Prizes include a Cooling Towel, Easy Pop-Up Tent, and a $100 Gift Card to Sunglass Hut!

Sun Safety Challenge

Mon, July 25, 2016 Published by

The hydration challenge has ended and the Sun Safety Challenge has begun. Did you miss your chance to pick up a tracking sheet at last month’s All Staff? Stop by the HR office any time from cool-cactus-18780927AM to 4:30PM and grab yours and start tracking.

To compete, just wear sunscreen that has a rating of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher every day. Try to reapply the sunscreen every two hours, especially if you get wet, to stay protected all day.
Also, wear either sunglasses or a hat each time you go outside. Each day you do these things you can check off a sunscreen bottle or a cactus on your tracking sheet

The contest will run from July 21st to September 1st. Please turn in your tracking sheets by September 5th to be entered in the raffle. Prizes include a Cooling Towel, Easy Pop-Up Tent, and a $100 Gift Card to Sunglass Hut!