The benefits of a workplace skin check

There is sufficient evidence to prove that outdoor workers are at high risk of developing skin cancer.

Skin Patrols own data on over 20,000 patients is supported by research from both Victorian and Queensland government studies into occupational UV exposure.

Our data shows an incidence of skin cancer among outdoor workers more than double the national average.

Take the test below and see how good you are at picking skin cancer. How well would your employees do? A Patrol Clinic not only detects skin cancer early it educates your workers on how to regularly self check and what to look for.

Skin Patrol and other research has shown

1. An incidence of melanoma in outdoor workers more than double the national average
2. 94.7% of outdoor workers exceeding recommended daily UV exposure with over 40% receiving up to 5 times the recommended daily limit
3. Less than 10% of outdoor workers are regularly appropriately protected with sunsafe clothing, wide brimmed hats and sunglasses
4. Less than 20% of outdoor workers have an annual skin check with a doctor
5. Many outdoor workers, whilst aware of their risk, feel it's too late for prevention and early detection
6. One in five outdoor workers require medical treatment for skin damage
   

In order for many people to adopt Sunsafe behaviour they must perceive that skin cancer is both relevant to them and preventable. Skin Patrol has developed a comprehensive communication mix that achieves this and also educates individuals on the importance of regular self examination.

A skin check isn't just a tool to detect skin cancer in its early stage it provides the perfect forum to help individuals understand their own risk factors. Once they have identified they have sun damage they are more likely to listen to messages on prevention and early detection.

A Skin Patrol full body skin check combined with our comprehensive education and training program offers a two-fold fight against skin cancer. Our aim is to arm each patient and their family, with the desire and knowledge to regularly self check for skin cancer.