Skin Cancer Awareness is a 17-minute online course that teaches employees about ultraviolet radiation exposure risks, skin cancer prevention strategies, and early detection methods for outdoor and UV-exposed workers. It is designed for outdoor workers in construction, utilities, landscaping, and other sun-exposed occupations and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Approximately 45 million American workers are regularly exposed to outdoor ultraviolet radiation as part of their jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The World Health Organization estimates that occupational UV exposure increases the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer by 60%, and skin cancer accounts for roughly one in three deaths globally from occupational cancer. The CDC reports that approximately $100 million in worker productivity is lost annually due to skin cancer-related work absence. Despite these numbers, many employers do not include sun safety in their workplace safety programs, leaving outdoor workers without the awareness and protective strategies they need.
This course provides your outdoor workforce with the knowledge to understand UV radiation risks, recognize the early warning signs of skin cancer, and adopt protective measures that reduce their lifetime exposure. Your employees will learn how UV damage accumulates over years of outdoor work, which skin changes warrant medical evaluation, and what protective equipment and practices are most effective for on-the-job sun safety. The course also addresses common myths about tanning and sun exposure that lead workers to underestimate their risk.
While OSHA does not have a specific standard for UV radiation exposure in outdoor work, the agency's General Duty Clause requires employers to protect workers from recognized hazards, and OSHA has stated that sun exposure is a recognized workplace hazard. Under 29 CFR 1910.132(a), employers must provide personal protective equipment including sun-protective clothing when environmental hazards cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls. NIOSH has issued guidance recommending comprehensive workplace sun protection programs that combine administrative controls, protective equipment, and employee education. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with approximately 5 million cases treated annually at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion. Employers who operate outdoor worksites without sun safety programs face potential General Duty Clause liability, particularly when workers develop occupational skin cancer that could have been prevented through reasonable protective measures.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.