Image Up Advertising & Design

FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2022 31 Did you know June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women? Also, from the Latin word juvenis, "young people." The following are some issues the Safety Committee has been addressing: Projects in the works: • Continued evaluation and completion of safety suggestions identified for The Lodge, The Summit, and The Courts. • Proposed scheduling of CPR/AED training later this summer. STAY SAFE IN THE SUN Lowering Your Risk for Sunburn, Skin Cancer, and Skin Aging Skin cancer is on the rise and is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In 2018, there were an estimated 1.3 million people living with melanoma of the skin in the U.S. In addition, approximately 4.3 million people are treated for basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the office of the surgeon general. Lower Your Risk Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunburn is a type of skin damage caused by the sun. Tanning is also a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some, but often not enough, protection against sunburn. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and skin aging. People of all skin colors are at risk for this damage. You can reduce your risk by: • Limiting your time in the sun, especially between 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun's rays are most intense. • Wearing clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun, such as long- sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses, and wide-brim hats. Sun-protective clothing is also available. Note: The FDA regulates these products only if they are intended to be used for medical purposes. • Using broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher regularly and as directed. Note: Broad spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays, two types of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. • Reading the label to ensure you use your sunscreen correctly. Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses Sunlight reflecting off sand, pool decks, and water further increases exposure to UV radiation and increases your risk of developing eye problems. Certain sunglasses can help protect your eyes. When using sunglasses: • Choose sunglasses with a UV400 rating or "100% UV protection" on the label. These sunglasses block more than 99% of UVA and UVB radiation and provide the most protection against UV rays. • Do not mistake dark-tinted sunglasses as having UV protection. The darkness of the lens does not indicate its ability to shield your eyes from UV rays. • Check to see if your tinted glasses have UV protection. If you are unsure, your eye care professional may be able to check for you. • Consider large, wraparound-style frames, which may provide more UV protection because they cover the entire eye socket. • Know that pricier sunglasses do not ensure greater UV protection. • Even if you wear UV absorbing contact lenses, wear quality sunglasses that offer UV protection. • Even when you wear sunglasses, wearing a wide-brim hat and sunscreen can help further protect you from sun exposure. As a reminder, Safety Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to join the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. Also, please drop by if you are interested in joining the Safety Committee. All the best. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com Safety Committee

• Cover