Sun protection
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In addition to its positive effects on our bodies and well-being, the sun's radiation also poses health risks due to the UV radiation that sunlight contains. UV rays affect your eyes and skin. Immediate consequences such as eye inflammation or sunburn may occur. Some consequences appear years later and can cause long-term damage such as lens opacity or cancer. The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects your body against heat, light, injuries and infections and above all against aggressive UV rays and their consequences. It is therefore extremely important to effectively protect the skin against the sun and to take the necessary measures to protect yourself against ultraviolet rays. |
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Head and neck protection
People working outdoors, for example in the road, pipeline and building construction or gardening sectors, are at greater risk of developing skin cancer. The dangerous UV radiation already increases in the spring and reaches its peak at the beginning of summer. The head, neck, ears and forehead in particular are exposed to UV rays and must be protected against sunburn at all costs.
The best way to protect yourself against UV rays is to wear the right clothing and cover as many areas of your skin as possible. This includes headgear with a visor and a neck protector to help you prevent skin cancer.
A safety helmet will protect you against the heat from direct sunlight on your head in addition to impact from falling and flying objects. The additional neck protector with visor ensures ideal protection against UV radiation in particularly exposed areas such as the neck, ears, forehead and nose.
Protect yourself properly – before it's too late!
SUVA provides information on the risks posed by solar radiation and how you can properly protect yourself against them.
ARTITOP® SH510
Safety helmet
- Ventilated safety helmet made from high-grade polycarbonate
- 100% UV protection up to 400 nm
- Available in seven colours
- Four different variants to choose from
ARTITOP® Neck protection
Neck protection for safety helmets
- Protection for neck and ears
- Ergonomic cut for optimum head movement
- Protection against UVA and UVB radiation
- Compatible with ARTITOP® safety helmets
Eye protection
Just as UV rays can cause damage to your skin, they can also cause a variety of harmful effects on your eyes and eyelids. Working outdoors regularly exposes you to harmful UV rays, even on cloudy days.
Inadequate protection can have dangerous consequences, such as chronic damage, corneal inflammation and even conjunctival cancer. Safety glasses with UV protection optimally protect your eyes against UV rays and ensure you have a good view even in strong sunlight.
Good to know
Lens tinting for safety glasses and goggles plays a crucial role.
Clear
- Standard feature of safety glasses and goggles
- Optimum colour recognition
- High transmission of visible light to keep everything in view
- Application: Mechanical work
Smoke
- Good colour recognition
- Protection against sunlight and glare
- Application: Outdoor work, mechanical work, leisure activities
Yellow
- Increased contrast in low light conditions
- Filters UV radiation and blue light
- Application: Surface inspection, shooting, mechanical work
Orange
- Increased contrast and improved visual acuity
- Filters UV radiation and blue light
- Application: Surface inspection, curative treatment, mechanical work, paint curing
Polarized
- Clear view
- Less glare from sun, strong reflections and reflective surfaces
- Application: For activities where glare can occur due to surface reflection
Photochromatic
- Self-tinting lenses
- Adjusts to changing light conditions
- Application: For work performed alternately indoors and outdoors
Skin protection
About 1000 skin cancer cases which are due to high UV radiation at work are recorded per year. Skin areas that are not otherwise covered or protected remain at risk from UV exposure which can lead to drastic consequences. To fully shield yourself, always ensure that you are adequately protected.
Sunscreens cannot completely block UV rays and for this reason are not a substitute for other UV protection measures. However, with the right sunscreen you delay the onset of sunburn and as a result prevent sunburn and resulting damage.
Good to know
Protection against UV rays is classified in the three categories A, B and C.
UV-A radiation
- Long wavelength UVA light covers the range from 315-400 nm
- Hazard: Skin ageing and cancer
UV-B radiation
- Medium wavelength UVB light covers the range from 280-315 nm
- Hazard: Sunburn and cancer
UV-C radiation
- Short wavelength UVC light covers the range from 100-280 nm
- Hazard: Harmless for humans
What should you look for in a sunscreen?
- A sufficiently high sun protection factor.
- Protection against UV-A radiation.
- Apply sunscreen in good time and in sufficient quantities.
- Reapply at regular intervals.
Stokoderm® SUN PROTECT 50 PURE
> Sunscreen with sun protection factor 50
> Protection against UV-A, UV-B and UV-C rays
> Silicone-free and unscented
> 100 ml tube, handy size for use when on the go, even when working
Individual advice
ARTILUX sales team – experts in safety at work
Our sales team advises people about safety at work every day and knows the special and challenging demands of industry in the field of personal protective equipment. Are you uncertain about choosing your protective equipment? We help you to find the perfect equipment to ensure safety at work for you and your work activities!
We advise you – from head to toe!
Contact us for a free consultation:
By e-mail to sales@artiluxswisssafety.com or by phone to +41 61 906 90 00, or +49 7623 7416 110 for our Konstanz office.
