07.03.17
A new survey commissioned by Deb Group, and conducted online by Harris Poll among 2,057 U.S. adults aged 18 and older, examined the public’s opinions on sunscreen at businesses, and found that 74% of Americans believe businesses with outdoor workers should provide sunscreen for their employees to use while at work. According a 2016 survey that Deb Group commissioned, 71% of outdoor workers were not provided sunscreen by their employers to use at work.
“Outdoor workers naturally spend more time exposed to UV radiation, putting them at greater risk of sun damage and the potential of developing skin cancers,” said Isabelle Faivre, vice president of marketing, Deb North America. “Unfortunately, the dangers of skin cancer in the workplace have often been neglected. Employers have an obligation to minimize the risk of harm to employees. Providing and encouraging sun protection for outdoor workers can help create a healthy and safe workplace.”
Every year, Americans lose more than $100 million in productivity because of restricted activity or absence from work due to skin cancer.
The 2017 survey also found that beyond the workplace, more than a third of Americans (35%) believe that outdoor public facilities, such as public pools and amusement parks, should provide sunscreen for public use.
Deb Group is proactively campaigning to raise awareness of the risks associated with prolonged UV exposure to workers who spend a significant amount of time outside. As part of its Be UV Aware campaign, Deb Group offers a professional range of UV protection creams to help prevent skin damage from UV rays.
For example, Stokoderm Sun Protect 30 Pure range is said to be the perfect solution for anyone who spends time outside. Its broad-spectrum activity will shield against harmful UVA, UVB and artificial UVC rays. The product can be dispensed from personal tubes or wall-mounted dispensers.
This survey was conducted online within the US by Harris Poll on behalf of Deb Group from May 24-26, 2017 among 2,057 US adults ages 18 and older.
“Outdoor workers naturally spend more time exposed to UV radiation, putting them at greater risk of sun damage and the potential of developing skin cancers,” said Isabelle Faivre, vice president of marketing, Deb North America. “Unfortunately, the dangers of skin cancer in the workplace have often been neglected. Employers have an obligation to minimize the risk of harm to employees. Providing and encouraging sun protection for outdoor workers can help create a healthy and safe workplace.”
Every year, Americans lose more than $100 million in productivity because of restricted activity or absence from work due to skin cancer.
The 2017 survey also found that beyond the workplace, more than a third of Americans (35%) believe that outdoor public facilities, such as public pools and amusement parks, should provide sunscreen for public use.
Deb Group is proactively campaigning to raise awareness of the risks associated with prolonged UV exposure to workers who spend a significant amount of time outside. As part of its Be UV Aware campaign, Deb Group offers a professional range of UV protection creams to help prevent skin damage from UV rays.
For example, Stokoderm Sun Protect 30 Pure range is said to be the perfect solution for anyone who spends time outside. Its broad-spectrum activity will shield against harmful UVA, UVB and artificial UVC rays. The product can be dispensed from personal tubes or wall-mounted dispensers.
This survey was conducted online within the US by Harris Poll on behalf of Deb Group from May 24-26, 2017 among 2,057 US adults ages 18 and older.