Farmers reminded to protect themselves against occupational UV exposure

With one death and five new cases of skin cancer a week attributed to occupation UV exposure, farmers have been urged to protect themselves during the summer months.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Farmers reminded to protect themselves against occupational UV exposure

With one death and five new cases of skin cancer a week attributed to occupation UV exposure, farmers have been urged to protect themselves during the summer months. The Health and Safety Executive...

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