Sun Exposure and Landscapers
Cancer Council Australia estimates that around 200 melanomas and 34,000 non-melanoma skin cancers a year in Australia are caused by exposure at work. For landscapers, sun is part of the job. Good sun protection lowers the risk, and a regular skin check means anything that does turn up is found early.
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Why Landscapers Skin Checks Matter
Landscaping is outdoor work from start to finish: digging, paving, retaining walls, turf and planting. Much of it happens on new builds before any trees or shade exist, and paving and pale stone reflect UV back up.
How a Skin Check Works for Landscapers
Whether you book yourself or come through your employer, a check for landscapers includes:
- A total body skin check from scalp to soles, using dermoscopy
- MoleMax HD imaging of anything worth watching
- A photographic record we compare against at your next check
- Spot checks for anything specific you are worried about
- Advice on sun protection and checking your own skin between visits
If something needs further assessment, we refer you to a skin cancer specialist.
Spots to Watch on the Job
Typical exposure points for a landscaper:
- Back of the neck and ears while digging and planting
- Forearms and the backs of the hands
- Shoulders and upper back
- Face and nose
- Reflected UV from pavers, concrete and pale gravel
We check your whole body, not just these areas. Melanoma can also appear on skin that rarely sees the sun.
Sun Safety for Your Crew
Safe Work Australia’s guidance is that skin checks are a useful extra for UV-exposed workers, alongside the real controls: scheduling, shade, clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Cancer Council Australia reports 1,679 workers’ compensation claims for sun-related injury or disease in Australia between 2009 and 2019.
For landscaping crews, start early in summer, set up a pop-up shade over cutting and mixing areas, provide lightweight long-sleeve shirts and broad-brim hats, and make sunscreen reapplication part of the break routine.
Want to set up checks for your crew? Call 1800 443 972 and we can work out the details.
Are you an individual looking for Skin Check Services in the Gold Coast?
We offer a range of services for individuals at our Broadbeach clinic.
- Skin cancer screening
- Mole mapping
- Melanographer
- Skin cancer detection
- Skin health checks
- MoleMax HD technology
- Total body mapping
- Skin cancer treatment
- Skin cancer clinic
- Skin checks
- Melanoma detection
- Skin cancer prevention
- Skin screening services
- High-definition skin imaging
- Full body skin checks
Protect Yourself and workforce with Corporate Skin Checks in Broadbeach
Skin cancer is preventable and treatable if caught early. By organising corporate skin checks for your team, you’re not just ticking a box—you’re making a meaningful investment in their future.
If you’re ready to prioritise workplace health, contact us to arrange corporate skin checks in The Gold Coast. Together, we’ll help keep your team safe, healthy, and focused on what they do best.
If you would like any more information on your responsibility as an employer with workers in the sun you can read more on Sun Smart.
Where to Get Checked
Book at any of our clinics: Broadbeach at Pacific Fair, Southport on Wednesdays, Ashfield in Sydney’s inner west, or Killara on the Upper North Shore.
Questions from Landscapers
Does cloud cover mean I can skip sunscreen on site?
No. Cancer Council says UV can be high on cool or cloudy days, and thin, scattered cloud does little to reduce it.
Does a skin check replace sunscreen and protective clothing?
No. Safe Work Australia is clear that skin checks are not an alternative to sun protection. They work together.
Is a skin check bulk billed?
No. We are a specialised skin screening service, and skin checks are not covered by Medicare. If you are referred for surgery, a Medicare rebate applies to that part.
Also Working Outdoors?
We also offer skin checks for Gardening and Grounds Maintenance Workers, Bricklayers and Stonemasons and Farmers and Farmhands.