MEMBER NEWS
KEEPING SKIN SAFE THIS SUMMER –
WHAT YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED TO KNOW It’s estimated that in the UK alone, over 150,000 people are diagnosed with a form of UV exposure-related cancer every year. While we all love a summertime tan, keeping our skin safe from harmful UV rays is one of the most important factors in preventing the risk of skin cancer. This is because when our skin receives too much ultraviolet radiation – typically from long-term sun exposure or use of tanning beds – this can damage the DNA in our skin cells, causing the cells to become cancerous. In fact, Cancer Research UK has even estimated that up to 90% of melanoma skin cancer cases could be prevented with better sun safety and avoiding tanning beds! Unfortunately, here in the UK, we have something of a well-earned reputation for poor suncare, with outdoor workers particularly at risk. With an estimated 1 in 3 outdoor employees neglecting to wear adequate sun protection at work, this summer is a great time to remind your workforce of the importance of taking care of our skin in the sun – here are some of Medicash’s top tips to pass along to your employees.
1. Try to wear protective clothing where possible, like a light, long-sleeved shirt
2. Wear a hat with a brim or flap that covers the ears and back of the neck 3. Use a high factor, quality sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on exposed skin, and remember to reapply every 2 hours 4. Try not to spend too much time in direct sunlight, and take regular breaks in shaded areas when possible 5. Stay hydrated when working outdoors in hot weather 6. Regularly check your skin for unusual skin spots or moles, particularly any spots that seem to change shape, size, or colour, start feeling itchy, or bleed. And don’t forget, keeping track of skin spots and moles is easier than ever with the revolutionary tracking app SkinVision, available for free to all Medicash customers Head to www.medicash.org/customerservice/skinvision to find out more about how we can help keep your employees skin-safe all year round.
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Cancer Research UK has even estimated that up to 90% of melanoma skin cancer cases could be prevented with better sun safety and avoiding tanning beds!
SPEED THROUGH CUSTOMS The beauty and power of horses and cars will always bind them together as unrivaled sources of excitement. At this time of the year, contenders in the motorsports and equestrian sectors request our assistance with the temporary export of race cars, horses, and equipment to compete in global events. Across all sectors, our customers leverage ATA Carnets to clear merchandise, goods, and equipment through foreign customs easier and save on import-duties and -taxes on those temporary exports. Boomerang carnets® UK, with our partners, The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce (LCC), deliver the powerful benefits of ATA Carnets across all regions of the United Kingdom. ATA Carnets have long been used for the temporary export of horses, but this season has seen a surge in horse carnets. Horses are temporarily exported for numerous reasons including international dressage, jumping, and cross-country competitions, as well as test/trials, sporting events, and riding excursions or holidays. ATA Carnets are
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not only used for the horses but also for the expensive equipment needed for the sport. We’ve even had a prominent politician’s wife use a carnet for her favourite horse headed to the EU. Luxury car companies, Aston Martin, Gordon Murray, Lamborghini, Lotus, McLaren, and TF Sport also use ATA Carnets to clear customs, save money, expand into new markets, and grow their businesses. One of our longstanding ATA Carnet customers, Dr. Ernest Nagamatsu, is a renowned vintage race car driver and owner of Old Yeller II, a legendary racing car built in 1959. Old Yeller II has raced in England at the Goodwood
Festival of Speed and Revival Meeting Races, Sussex Trophy Race, as well as motorsport competitions in New Zealand and Australia. Vehicles of all types are temporarily exported for races, rallies, expos, shows and parades all over the world. Boomerang operates in the U.K. and U.S. This unique advantage, known as the Boomerang Benefit, is access to ATA Carnets through one company saving time and increasing efficiency. To get started and learn more about the benefits of ATA Carnets, visit www.boomerangcarnets.co.uk or call 0808 189 3400.
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