Constructing Better Health (CBH) has launched a year-long Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign. In partnership with Skcin (The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity) and Polypipe, CBH is aiming to raise funds and awareness about the UK’s fastest-growing cancer.  

Michelle Aldous, CEO of CBH, commented:

“Skin cancer in outdoor workers is one of the seemingly forgotten areas of health issues which affect our industry sector workforce.  It is difficult to get our heads around the official statistics; however they indicate that more people die in the UK from skin cancer than in Australia.

“As part of our commitment to improving the health of the construction industry workforce, our key campaign objective is to educate on prevention and protection from the disease. Throughout the year, CBH and Polypipe will be visiting construction sites to actively engage and encourage employers and employees in raising awareness of this largely preventable killer.”

Over 10,500 cases of malignant melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) are diagnosed every year in the UK. A recent study from the University of Manchester reported an escalation of cancerous melanoma in construction workers specifically.

Back to health and safety articles