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Sun safety measures among construction workers in Britain.
P Madgwick1, J Houdmont, R Randall
1Directorate of Estates Management, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, North House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|July 15, 2011
Summary
Construction workers in Britain face high skin cancer risks. Sun safety training significantly increases the use of protective clothing and sunglasses, highlighting the need for employer-led interventions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Construction workers in Britain exhibit a high incidence of skin cancer due to sun exposure.
- Understanding factors influencing sun safety measure adoption is crucial for targeted interventions in this sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify socio-demographic and occupational factors linked to sun safety measure usage among British construction workers.
Main Methods:
- A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 360 construction workers.
- Data gathered included socio-demographic details, occupational characteristics, and sun safety practices.
Main Results:
- Workers spent an average of 6.6 hours outdoors daily.
- Sun safety training was positively associated with wearing long-sleeved clothing (OR 1.69) and sunglasses (OR 1.85).
Conclusions:
- Employer-led sun safety interventions are vital for the British construction industry.
- Tailoring interventions to demographic and occupational factors can enhance workers' adoption of sun safety measures.
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