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Workplace Skin Checks

Skin checks are vital for early detection of skin cancer. Our workplace skin checks are an integral part of a comprehensive employee health and wellbeing program.

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Early detection in the workplace.

Early detection means early prevention.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. About two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. Regardless of age, the earlier it’s detected, the easier it is to successfully treat.

As an employer, it’s important to provide onsite screenings for your employees, along with education on sun protection and how to identify possible skin cancers.

Outdoor workers have a particularly high risk of skin cancer; however, indoor workers also have a significant risk because they spend most of the week inside but are exposed to short bursts of intense sunlight on weekends and holidays.

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Workplace Skin Checks by Healthworks

What is included?

Healthworks provides onsite skin checks for employees across Australia. Our team of medical professionals carry out skin checks using a dermatoscope to identify potential areas of concern.

  • A 10-minute check examines the body areas that typically receive the highest UV exposure: the face, ears, neck, hands, and forearms only.
  • A 15-minute check includes the same examination as covered in the 10-minute check, with additional time allocated for participants to nominate another area of the body or specific spot(s) to be examined. This provides the opportunity to address any individual concerns.
  • An offsite voucher program which will provide participants with a head-to-toe skin and mole check for signs of skin cancer at a specialist clinic.

What do employees receive?

  • A skin check by a medical professional, trained in the screening and early detection of skin cancer.
  • Employees can request to focus on a specific area in the 15-minute check.
  • An education booklet providing information and education around skin cancer risk factors, images of skin changes to look out for, tips for how to complete a self-check and prevention strategies.
  • If required, a written follow-up letter to a GP or Skin Cancer Clinic for further investigation and diagnosis.
  • A follow-up to employees who received a referral, to ensure prompt treatment.

FAQ’s about Workplace Skin Checks

Who should get a skin check?

The sun in Australia is extremely harsh and unfortunately, has one of the highest rates of skin cancer. More than 11,500* Australian men and women are diagnosed with melanoma each year, and an estimated 434,000* people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. On top of those alarming statistics, 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 70*.

It recommended that everyone over the age of 25 should get regular skin checks. If you are over 25 and you have never had a skin check, it is never too late to start having regular skin checks.

What is the purpose of a skin check?

A skin check can help identify irregular moles and changes in the skin – the earlier that skin cancer is identified and treated, the better chance of eliminating it entirely.

What happens during a skin check?

During a skin check, clinicians check for moles and freckles that have any asymmetrical patterns, abnormal colouring, an irregular border, or spots that have changed in size or shape.

How often should you get a skin check?

You should discuss your medical history and possible risk of skin cancer with your GP to get an idea of how often you should get a skin check.  Some patients will need a full skin check every 3-6 months, others every 12 months, and those with low risk may be recommended to have a skin check every 2-3 years. Melanomas can develop in between visits with your skin cancer clinician; therefore, you should know how to check your own skin and moles. The Cancer Council recommends all adults should complete a self-check every 3 months.

*Cancer Council Australia

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You can trust Healthworks to deliver an expert onsite skin check service.

Contact our friendly team for more information or to request a quote.