Posted in: JulyJuly is National UV Safety Month

July is UV Safety Month. We all know the importance of using sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays, but what about protection for our eyes? A simple awareness program can help your employees avoid getting skin cancer and eye conditions that can lead to vision loss.

School is out, the weather is warm, and many people are spending any free time this summer outside in the sun. But not all the sun's rays are welcome. Ultraviolet (UV) light—invisible, but intense rays from the sun—can damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. In addition to damaging your skin, recent studies have shown that prolonged exposure to UV rays without protection may cause eye conditions that can lead to vision loss, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. During the summer months the level of ultraviolet radiation is three times greater than in the winter, which is why it is important for people to protect themselves. Educating your employees on why they should and how they can protect themselves and their families now will help reduce the chance of them facing serious health concerns with high medical bills down the road.

Total Well-Being has helped our clients understand what their population’s risk is for safety (with protection from the sun being part of this) through the Health Assessment. Once your employees know their risks, Total Well-Being will give them access to programs that educate employees on the importance of UV protection along with easy guidelines they can follow. These programs offer information on topics ranging from how to choose appropriate sunglasses with UV protection to ways to protect your skin to different methods of sunless tanning. Many times your employees only need access to the right information in order to make healthier choices that prevent unnecessary healthcare costs.

• Physical
  • Educating your employees about their health risks and health care options will empower them to make small but effective changes in their lifestyles. These simple changes will decrease their risk factors while increasing their personal satisfaction and productivity—and dramatically lower your health care costs.
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• Financial
  • By focusing on employee financial wellness, you can ensure your employees make smart decisions to build financial security now and for their futures. Your employees will have access to supportive resources on 401(k) savings, health savings accounts, employee stock ownership opportunities, and personal finance courses.
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• Personal
  • Develop healthy, well-rested employees by helping them find the proper balance between work and home life. We provide your employees with a trusted, comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and help you implement effective incentive strategies for Earned Time Off/Paid Time Off benefits based on your employees’ needs.
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• Professional
  • Engaged and dedicated employees are essential for meeting your business goals efficiently. Total Well-Being provides you with effective professional development resources, to increase employee engagement and ensure your employees are motivated to secure the success of your company.
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