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The best protection against cancer causing UV rays is to stay
out of the sun. That’s pretty well impossible on most work
sites, so the next best thing is to slip on a long sleeved shirt,
slop on the PROBLOC®, slap on a wide brim hat and slide on
some safety sunglasses.
ACCORDING TO SUNSMART, AT LEAST TWO IN
THREE AUSTRALIANS WILL BE DIAGNOSED
WITH SKIN CANCER BY THE AGE OF 70.
*Cancer Council of Australia July 2012
However by taking sensible precautions, skin cancer is the
most preventable form of cancer in Australia and New Zealand.
Some skin cancers can also be cured if detected and treated
early.
The best way to avoid sun damage is to avoid the sun where
possible, cover up and where necessary, use a SPF 50+
sunscreen, such as PROBLOC®.
At Pro Choice Safety Gear we are always looking for ways to take
the hassle out of sun protection – check out our lip balms and
convenient workplace sized dispensers, which complement our
range of hats, shields and UV shielding eye wear.
What does SPF mean?
Sun Protection Factor - According to the Cancer Council, two
out of three people will develop some form of skin cancer
during their lifetime in Australia and New Zealand.
The best way to protect skin from the sun is by use of clothing
and shade, however, when you’re outside for work this isn’t
always possible. Any remaining exposed skin should be
protected by sun protection factor (SPF) SPF 50+.
The purpose of using sunscreen is to reduce Ultra Violet Rays
(UVR) exposure, not to extend the time you can spend outside
in the sun.
The SPF rating indicates the level of protection provided by a
sunscreen against UVR. Sunscreens sold in Australia must be
labelled with an SPF rating of at least 4, up to a maximum of
50+. Sunscreens of less than SPF 15 offer only moderate to
low protection.
All of our sunscreen complies with Australian and New Zealand
Standards - AS/NZS 2604:2012
We’re Nanoparticle Free!
SUN PROTECTION
Nanoparticles are used in some sunscreens
and cosmetics to help promote a
transparent finish after application.
In 2008, nanoparticles were cited as a
major factor causing premature weathering of prepainted
steel roof sheets. The steel roof sheets had been handled by
workers who had sunscreen (containing nanoparticles) residue
left on their hands after application.
SPF RATING
% UVR BLOCKED
4
75
8
87
15
93
30
96
50
98
How much sunscreen should you use?
Sunscreen is best applied to clean, dry skin. Sunscreen
must be applied at least 15 minutes before going outside to
all exposed areas of skin and reapplied every two hours to
maintain the stated protection. Reapplication does not give
additional protection. Application of sunscreen ineffectively or
too sparingly may considerably reduce the level of protection
for the wearer. Remember that sunscreens do not block out
all of the UVR so a person is not completely protected by
sunscreen and may still sunburn.
According to the Cancer Foundation, the effectiveness of
sunscreens is dependent upon many factors including how
thickly the sunscreen is applied to the exposed skin. It is
internationally accepted that the application should be
about two milligrams per square centimetre. This translates
to about 35 millilitres (ml), which is approximately six
teaspoons, of sunscreen to protect the entire exposed skin
of an adult male.
FOR EFFECTIVE SUNSCREEN
PROTECTION USE 35ML TO
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5ML - FACE & NECK
5ML - BACK
5ML - CHEST & STOMACH
10ML - LEFT & RIGHT ARM
10ML - LEFT & RIGHT LEG
Is PROBLOC® a chemical absorber or a
physical blocker sunscreen?
The jury is still out in relation to the effect nanoparticles on
human skin, however incidents like the one in 2008 does cast
a question mark over their safety.
PROBLOC® is a chemical absorber sunscreen and absorbs
UVR in a chemical barrier. The individual chemicals in this
form of sunscreen absorb UVR at specific wavelengths. Broad
spectrum sunscreens contain several ingredients that each
absorb at different wavelengths and so are effective over more
of the UVR spectrum.
All PROBLOC ® sunscreen is nanoparticle free and is safe to
use on human skin in accordance with Australian and New
Zealand Standards.
PROBLOC® sunscreen is water resistant for up to 4 hours, dry
touch, PABA free and very easy to apply to the skin. It also
contains Vitamin E which nourishes your skin.
Nanoparticles have also been shown to cause deterioration of
surface coatings and paints on cars and other products.
How should you apply sunscreen?
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Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers and between
95-99% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun. Scientists now believe
that both UVA and UVB rays damage skin and cause skin cancer.
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According to the Cancer Foundation
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