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Workplace Skin Checks

Supporting Employee Skin Health in the Workplace

Early detection means early prevention.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. About two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70 (cited by Cancer Council Victoria). Regardless of age, the earlier it’s detected, the easier it is to successfully treat.

As an employer, it’s important to provide workplace skin cancer checks for your employees, along with education on sun protection and how to identify possible skin cancers.

Outdoor workers have a particularly high risk of skin cancer. However, indoor workers also have a significant risk because they spend most of the week inside but are often exposed to short bursts of intense sunlight on weekends and holidays.

Whatever your industry, a workplace skin cancer screening program helps protect employees.

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Workplace Skin Checks

  • Bodycare provides workplace skin checks for employees in Melbourne, Sydney and across Australia. Our team of skin care medical professionals check employee skin health using a dermatoscope to identify potential areas of concern.

    • An onsite skin check examines the body areas that typically receive the highest UV exposure: the face, ears, neck, hands, and forearms, with additional time allocated for participants to nominate another area of the body or specific spot(s) to be examined. This provides the opportunity to address any individual concerns.
    • An offsite voucher program provides participants with a head-to-toe skin and mole check for signs of skin cancer at a specialist clinic.
    • A skin check by a medical professional trained in the screening and early detection of skin cancer.
    • Employees can request to focus on a specific area in the 15-minute check.
    • A booklet providing information and education around skin cancer risk factors, images of skin changes to look out for, self-check tips and prevention strategies.
    • If required, a written follow-up letter to a GP or Skin Cancer Clinic for further investigation and diagnosis.
    • A follow-up to employees who received a referral, to ensure prompt

Our Corporate Skin Checks

Our corporate skin checks contribute towards a healthier workforce and demonstrate a commitment to your employees.

By offering regular workplace skin cancer screenings, we aim to safeguard the health of your employees, enhance workplace safety standards, and bolster overall productivity within your organisation.

More Benefits of Workplace Skin Checks

Early detection of skin cancers stands as the key benefit of employee skin health programs. Beyond safeguarding employee health, our assessments offer additional advantages such as:

Improved Employee Morale:
A corporate skin check program demonstrates a proactive approach by employers or management. Staff appreciate when employers care about their health and wellbeing, boosting morale and trust.
Employee Health Education:
By offering workplace skin cancer checks, companies not only empower their workforce with knowledge about sun protection and early detection of skin issues, but also enhance workplace safety and health awareness.
Reduced Absenteeism:
Reduce employee absenteeism by incorporating skin checks into the workplace health program. By providing early detection, employees can receive timely treatment, often preventing conditions from progressing to a point of major discomfort or requiring extended medical leave.

Workplace skin cancer checks are delivered by our health and wellbeing team, Healthworks.

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Workplace Skin Checks FAQs

  • The sun in Australia is extremely harsh and, unfortunately, the country has one of the highest rates of skin cancer. More than 11,500* Australian men and women are diagnosed with melanoma each year, and an estimated 434,000* people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. On top of those alarming statistics, approximately 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 70*.

    It is recommended that everyone over the age of 25 should get regular skin cancer checks. If you are over 25 and you have never had a skin check, it is never too late to start.

    *Cancer Council Australia

  • A skin check can help identify irregular moles and changes in the skin – the earlier that skin cancer is identified and treated, the better the chance of eliminating it.

  • During a skin check, clinicians check for moles and freckles that have any asymmetrical patterns, abnormal colouring, an irregular border, or spots that have changed in size or shape.

  • You should discuss your medical history and possible risk of skin cancer with your GP to get an idea of how often to get a skin check.  Some patients will need a full skin check every 3-6 months, others every 12 months, and those with low risk may be recommended to have a skin check every 2-3 years. 

    Melanomas can develop between visits with your skin cancer clinician. Therefore, you should know how to check your own skin and moles. The Cancer Council recommends that all adults complete a self-check every 3 months.

  • Workplace skin checks are confidential. The information gathered during these checks, including any findings or medical history discussed, is treated with strict confidentiality. Only authorised healthcare professionals involved in the screening process have access to this information.

  • If a problem is detected during a workplace skin check, the employee will be informed promptly and provided with guidance on the next steps. This may involve further medical evaluation or treatment, depending on the nature of the issue detected. Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes, so prompt action is recommended.

  • Employees can opt out of workplace skin checks. However, it’s essential to consider the high prevalence of skin cancer in Australia due to intense sun exposure. Participating in these checks is strongly encouraged by employers to promote early detection, which can significantly improve health outcomes.

Workplace Skin Checks Enquiry

Get a quote for Onsite Skin Checks and Skin Check Vouchers for your organisation here

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