Exposure to the sun — and all the good and the bad that exposure can bring — is an everyday part of the job for superintendents and their staffs. That's why today's "Don't Fry Day" promotion from the EPA on the Friday (get it? Friday? Don't FRY-DAY?) before Memorial Day should be maked on every superintendents' calendar.
The annual event is each Friday of Memorial Day weekend. "Don't Fry Day" serves as a reminder, with hot and sunny days on the horizon,that summer is coming and dangers from exposure to the sun's harmful rays increases. One American dies from skin cancer every hour, according to the EPA program to promote sun safety.
Melanoma, the mot serious form of skin cancer, is on the rise in America and is the most common cancer among young adults ages 25-29, and that is a key reason why the EPA's "SunWise" program and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention partnered to offer simple tips to protect yourself. They encourage multiple ways to take measures against the sun, including:
- Sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher
- Wear a hat and sunglasses
- Seek shade during peak sun hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Check the UV Index when planning outdoor activities to identify times that present the greatest risk of sun overexposure
For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/dfd.html.
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