{"id":1704,"date":"2026-05-04T15:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:55:40","slug":"2026-05-wellness-workbench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1704","title":{"rendered":"2026 May | Wellness Workbench"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:-20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1329 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench.png 1920w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wellness-workbench-1536x400.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 style=\"font-family: 'titillium Web'; text-align: center; font-size:4vh;\"><span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 100;\">WELLNESS<\/span> <span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600;\"> WORKBENCH<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-375c3add wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'titillium Web'; text-align: center; font-size:2.25vh;\"><span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 100;\">MAY<\/span> <span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600;\"> 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b31a97babff2b34f6d4a1203cf955a99\"><strong><em>Melanoma &amp; Skin Cancer: Protecting Yourself on the Job<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>May Focus: Skin Cancer &amp; Melanoma Awareness Month<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Working outdoors comes with the territory in construction\u2014but so does long-term exposure to the sun. Skin cancer, including melanoma, is one of the most common cancers, and the risk goes up with repeated UV exposure over time. The reality is simple: if you\u2019re on a jobsite day after day, you\u2019re at higher risk. May is Skin Cancer &amp; Melanoma Awareness Month, and it\u2019s a good time to take sun protection seriously\u2014not just when it\u2019s hot, but all season long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-workbench.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c870652d902eafeb73fd6d848d1ab8e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Sun Protection on the Jobsite<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You don\u2019t have to avoid the sun\u2014but you do need to manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-01.png 400w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-01-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cover up when possible:<\/strong> Long sleeves, pants, and neck protection reduce direct exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wear a hat:<\/strong> A hard hat with a brim or sun shield helps protect your face, ears, and neck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Use sunglasses:<\/strong> Protect your eyes from UV damage and reduce strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Take shade breaks:<\/strong> Even short breaks out of direct sunlight help limit exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-002a8ed0d3f5d67761f89f30aed7e70a\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Proper Use of Sunscreen<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sunscreen only works if you use it the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-02.png 400w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-02-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Use SPF 30 or higher:<\/strong> Broad-spectrum protects against both UVA and UVB rays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Apply before work starts:<\/strong> Give it time to absorb into your skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reapply regularly:<\/strong> Every 2 hours\u2014or more often if you\u2019re sweating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss spots:<\/strong> Ears, neck, face, and hands are the most commonly exposed and forgotten areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2761ea2155a9836e6ac096f254a820dd\"><strong>Watch for Early Warning Signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early\u2014but easy to ignore if you\u2019re not paying attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-03.png 400w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-03-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Look for changes:<\/strong> New spots, growths, or sores that don\u2019t heal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Check moles:<\/strong> Watch for changes in size, shape, or color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Remember the ABCDE rule:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A \u2013 Asymmetry:<\/strong> One half doesn\u2019t match the other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B \u2013 Border:<\/strong> Edges are irregular or blurred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C \u2013 Color:<\/strong> Uneven shades or multiple colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D \u2013 Diameter:<\/strong> Larger than a pencil eraser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E \u2013 Evolving:<\/strong> Changing over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Get it checked:<\/strong> If something looks off, don\u2019t wait\u2014have a doctor take a look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-05-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-05-1.png 800w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-05-1-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-05-1-768x317.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5ecd8e58fc8e4800214fe68fe52235c3\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Reducing Long-Term UV Exposure<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This isn\u2019t about one day\u2014it\u2019s about years on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-04-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-04-1.png 800w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-04-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-wellness-04-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Start early in the season:<\/strong> Sun damage adds up, even in spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Don\u2019t rely on clouds:<\/strong> UV rays still get through on overcast days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Make it routine:<\/strong> Sunscreen and protective gear should be as standard as PPE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Stay consistent:<\/strong> Skipping protection \u201cjust this once\u201d adds up over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1507af7ef942506a39923c46258840b0\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Quick Builder\u2019s Sun Safety Checklist<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-671d0057 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-353cc7fb wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-02-wellness-05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-02-wellness-05.png 400w, https:\/\/currycon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-02-wellness-05-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Wear protective clothing and a hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply and reapply sunscreen daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take breaks in the shade when possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for changes in your skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t ignore warning signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bottom Line:<\/strong> Skin cancer isn\u2019t something that shows up overnight\u2014it builds over years of exposure. The habits you follow now make the difference later. Protect your skin the same way you protect yourself from any other jobsite hazard\u2014consistently and without cutting corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-3-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0d794d12027685c600dc2363775bdb8c\"><strong>DATE POSTED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-fa2252edd29118038fdd4fea8207c418 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-contrast-color has-medium-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-04T15:22:33-05:00\">May 4, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4226cc8d14d12ed8914e4a371730bd32\"><strong>POSTED BY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?author=1\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Curry Construction Communication Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c3fef107c01bf724d0c396e708f8a034\"><strong>CATEGORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag is-style-default wp-block-post-terms has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?tag=2026-may-newsletter\" rel=\"tag\">2026 May Newsletter<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?tag=employee-resources\" rel=\"tag\">Employee Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?tag=health\" rel=\"tag\">Health<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?tag=wellness\" rel=\"tag\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?tag=wellness-workbench\" rel=\"tag\">Wellness Workbench<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8d52f9dc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.currycon.com\/employee-resources\"><h3 style=\"font-family: 'titillium Web'; text-align: center; font-size:1.5vh;\"><span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600;\"> < <\/span><span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 100;\">BACK TO<\/span> <span style=\"color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600;\">EMPLOYEE RESOURCES<\/span><\/h3><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-3-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Other Employee Resources Articles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bee0c699c5e8d8d78b1dc2dc31851452\">All Employee Meeting Recap<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list aligncenter wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1709\">2026 April | All Employee Meeting Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1684\">2026 March | All Employee Meeting Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1655\">2026 February | All Employee Meeting Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1637\">2026 January | All Employee Meeting Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1375\">2025 September | All Employee Meeting Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3939e3a253bd185ec45f882d6ec88664\">Curry Cares: Community Stewardship Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list aligncenter wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1366\">2025 September | Curry Cares Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1356\">2025 August | Curry Cares Recap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e6a96e476bc64e74d7d5b38aabce8a61\">Safety Corner<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list aligncenter wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1705\">2026 May | Safety Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" 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January | Wellness Workbench<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d74c3f65cdbd7ab7ed2dce02a8e3657a\">Your Money Toolbox<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list aligncenter wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1703\">2026 May | Your Money Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1683\">2026 April | Your Money Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1656\">2026 March | Your Money Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/currycon.com\/?p=1584\">2026 February | Your Money Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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May is Skin Cancer &#038; Melanoma Awareness Month, and it\u2019s a good time to take sun protection seriously\u2014not just when it\u2019s hot, but all season long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1785,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"posts-no-heading","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,51],"tags":[115,54,86,55,85],"post_folder":[72],"class_list":["post-1704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employee-resources","category-wellness-workbench","tag-2026-may-newsletter","tag-employee-resources","tag-health","tag-wellness","tag-wellness-workbench"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1704"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currycon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpost_folder&post=1704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}