Working in production agriculture means a lot of time in the sun during the growing season. In recent years, more farmers are taking into consideration the harmful effects of failing to protect themselves from the sun. Including the risks of skin cancer.
Devon Charlier, the communications coordinator with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says too much sun can be risky for your skin. In recent years, more farmers are considering the risks of skin cancer than in the past.
Charlier says that the best and easiest way to take on the sun is with sunscreen. Farmers need to select an effective sunscreen to withstand prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays.
UMASH recommends farmers and everyone working outdoors in the sun to follow the five ?S? protection plan.
For more information, go to www.umash.umn.edu.
