At Cemex UK a large number of us work outdoors on a regular basis and this month we are raising awareness of the need to protect ourselves from the exposure to UV radiation from the sun.

Sunlight is the main environmental risk factor for developing skin cancer. It is estimated that about 86% of all skin cancers in the UK are attributable to excessive exposure to sunlight.

It’s important to remember that skin damage doesn’t only happen on holiday or in hot, sunny places. The sun is often strong enough to cause damage in the UK, even when it’s cloudy.

Cemex have produce a short video sharing Summer Safety Tips – please take a moment to watch one minute video. You can watch it here.

Additionally, our Lifestyle Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) called, operated by Care first, hosted a webinar ‘The Importance of Sun Safety’ which you can now watch here. This webinar provides an understanding of the importance of sun safety and the effect warm weather can have on both your physical and mental health.

For further details about Skin Cancer please check out the NHS website here.