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Workplaces

Exposures to known carcinogens in the workplace are estimated to cause over 5,000 new cases of cancer in Australia each year. In addition, outdoor workers who spend long hours in the sun, year after year, are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer than those who work indoors. 

Cancer Council SA provides workplace Cancer Prevention Information Sessions to educate employers, staff and volunteers on how they can reduce their risk of cancer. 

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Cancer prevention information sessions

Up to one in three cancers are preventable. Cancer Council SA provides cancer prevention information sessions to South Australian workplaces to educate your staff about cancer prevention and early detection. During our information sessions, our experienced presenters will cover ways to reduce cancer risk, including: being smoke and vape free sun protection finding cancer early and cancer screening programs healthy eating and physical activity avoiding or limiting alcohol.
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Occupational and environmental cancers

Occupational cancers are those that occur due to exposure to carcinogenic (cancer-causing) agents in the workplace. Exposure to occupational carcinogens is estimated to cause over 5,000 new cases of cancer in Australia each year.
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SunSmart workplaces

In Australia, it is estimated that around 200 melanomas and 34,000 keratinocyte skin cancers per year are caused by workplace exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As a class 1 carcinogen – alongside asbestos and tobacco – UV radiation is a significant hazard for those who spend time working outside.