HSA warns farmers have an elevated risk of skin cancer

Farmers are among the workers most at risk of developing skin cancer, with more than 11,000 new cases a year, as the Health and Safety Authority launches a sun protection campaign

When the UV Index is above 3, protective measures should be taken to protect your skin.

Farmers are among the workers most at risk of skin cancer, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), which has launched a summer inspection campaign targeting UV exposure on farms and other outdoor workplaces.

With more than 11,000 new cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, it is the most common cancer in Ireland.