If not diagnosed early, it may spread throughout the body and cause death. It's important to examine your skin at least once a month to detect any changes. If any are found, see a physician immediately. For farm workers, who spend a lot of time in the sun, prevention should become an essential part of everyday life. If possible, try to stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when rays are the strongest.
Sunburn is also possible in winter, when the snow reflects sunlight.
If the standard baseball-cap style is more to your liking, the ACS suggests adding a handkerchief to cover the neck area. Be sure to repeat applications every two hours, especially when sweating. Airborne hazards Airborne hazards such as dust, pollen, mold, exhaust fumes, fertilizers, pesticides and silo gas should be a major concern of all farm workers. Extra caution should be taken for farm children who may spend a lot of time in barns doing chores or who accompany adults in areas of animal confinement, crop storage or manure pits. Without proper knowledge of the many airborne hazards that occur on farms and ranches, workers are in jeopardy of injury or death.