Your senses and skills help you navigate the workday, and protecting them deserves ongoing attention.

This week, the healthy aging series continues with ways to eat well, stay hydrated and prioritize sleep.

Throughout October, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing practical information from trusted health and safety organizations to help you protect your health as you age.

Some workplace risks can be eliminated or reduced through planning and design; Others require practical tools that help you recognize when demands are building and respond early.

Creating a workplace where people know how to recognize signs of concern, start a conversation and connect someone with appropriate resources can make prevention part of how the crew looks out for one another.

Knowing where to turn for support, consistently using the protections available to you and building habits that support your health can help you act earlier rather than waiting until a problem becomes harder to manage.

This month, RUGGED Mind and Body is focusing on preparation and prevention, sharing education, resources and practical strategies from established health and safety organizations to help trades professionals protect their long-term physical and mental health.

While protecting your skin from the sun is an important way to reduce your risk of skin cancer, there are other healthy habits that can lower your risk of developing many types of cancer. 

For many people in the trades, years of working outdoors can result in significant ultraviolet exposure. Performing regular skin self-exams can help you recognize changes early, when skin cancer is often easier to treat.

As UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources, and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals protect their health.