Our skin, the body's largest organ is also its first defence against aggressors, including the sun. 

Marley’s Top Ten Safe in the Sun Tips:

• 1. Keep a shirt or jacket on and opt for tightly woven fabrics, which help to form a barrier to the sun’s harmful rays.
  
  
• 2. Don’t leave exposed skin unprotected. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 25 and remember to reapply regularly. Make sure you also use an SPF lip balm.
  
  
• 3. Make sure you apply sun cream, even when it is cloudy - up to 80% of dangerous UV rays can pass through a cloudy sky.
  
  
• 4. Wear a hard hat at all times, preferably with a brim and flap that will cover the ears and the back of the neck.
  
  
• 5. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. In very hot working conditions, experts have found that workers on site can lose up to 1.5 litres of water in sweat every hour! Keep individual containers of cool, clean water within easy reach at all times so it is easier to stay hydrated.
  
  
• 6. Make sure rest breaks are taken in shaded areas.
  
  
• 7. Check your skin regularly for unusual spots and moles, or any changes to existing spots and moles.
  
  
• 8. Wear a pair of safety sunglasses with UV protection. Look for a UV 400 rating and check they are certified in line with EN 166 (personal eye protection) and EN 172 (sun glare filters for industrial use).
  
  
• 9. As safety sunglasses will only cover part of your face, to prevent skin cancer and ageing, make sure you also apply sunscreen to the rest of your face.
  
  
• 10. Get regular eye examinations and be vigilant – if you have prolonged patches of dry or sore skin on eyelids, or any trouble with your vision, seek medical advice as soon as possible.