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UV Skinz Sun Protection Clothing

Sunscreen isn’t always enough, is often not used correctly and some folks have skin allergies or sensitivities to chemicals that sunscreens can contain. UV Skinz are sun shirts that are not made with any chemicals or lotions. The UV protection … Visit UV Skinz and check out their information on UV protection . Then come back here and leave a comment telling us something you learned about sun safety , skin cancer or sunburn (use the links on the left to get to more FAQ’s). … Continue reading

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Stealth Survival – Summer Safety Tips

Use appropriate sun protection creams during extended periods of activity in the sun to avoid the harmful effects of sunburn . Using a little common sense will allow you to enjoy being outdoors during the summer heat without risking your … Continue reading

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SunFriendlyProducts.com: Apply Sunblock

SunFriendlyProducts.com created this blog as a resource for discussing sun safety topics for today’s families. We cover everything related to sun protection … from product reviews to sun safety tips and more. … These are words of a health campaign reminding people to “slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen , and slap on a hat” when they go out into the sun . That being said, SunFriendlyProducts.com would like to refer to our first tip, and suggest you Slop-Slip-Slap! … Continue reading

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Good advice on sun protection

Sunscreen is a good form of protection , as long as it’s a broad-spectrum product that protects against UVA and UVB radiation. Sunscreen should be applied at least every two hours, and after swimming. Protective clothing should be worn where possible – hats … Finally, young children should have very limited exposure to the sun . This applies especially to babies under the age of six months, since the safety of sunscreen has not been established for children that young. … Continue reading

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Sunburn in the Workplace

Employers have a legal responsibility to protect their employees, sun protection has to added to your risk assessment for health and safety if you have workers exposed to the sun , there are a few steps that you can do to protect them: … Continue reading

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Hygiene and skin care safety tips

Everyone loves basking in the warm sun , especially if it is lying on a beautiful sandy beach. While the sun has many benefits, too much sun without proper protection can be harmful. Being sunburned not only hurts, but also damages skin and promotes wrinkles and cancer. If you are going to spend any time in the sun , even 10 minutes, protect your skin with sunscreen for both UVA and UVB rays. Do Not Forget the Teeth Often the care of teeth and gums is overlooked as … Continue reading

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Keep Your Cool by the Pool – Add a Shade Structure

Shade structures block the sun’s most harmful UV rays, making them the best source of protection from sunburn and potential skin cancers. Even a few hours unprotected in bright mid-afternoon sunlight can cause irreparable damage to one’s skin. … Adding a shade structure high enough to cover the lifeguards’ tower seats can ensure that they can keep an eye on everyone while staying out of the sun’s burning eye. Safety for them means added safety for guests. … Continue reading

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