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  • Title: Occupational risk factors for skin cancer and the availability of sun protection measures at German outdoor workplaces.
    Author: Ruppert L, Ofenloch R, Surber C, Diepgen T.
    Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health; 2016 Aug; 89(6):1009-15. PubMed ID: 27150238.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Germany implemented a new occupational disease "squamous cell carcinoma or multiple actinic keratosis due to natural UV radiation (UVR)" into the German ordinance on occupational diseases. Since primary prevention is very important, the aim of this study was to assess the provision of sun protection measures by the employers in vocational school students for outdoor professions. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study on the availability of sun protection measures at German workplaces and the risk of occupational sunburn by surveying 245 vocational school students working in outdoor occupations. RESULTS: More than 40 % of the students did not receive any sun protection measures by their employer, and 34.5 % of the students got sunburned during work. Working in the shade was a protective factor for occupational sunburn but was merely available for 23.7 % of the outdoor workers. CONCLUSION: Our study reveals a strong need for effective sun protection measures, including both administrative controls like education and personal protection measures at German outdoor workplaces.
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