Daily sun exposure leaves left side of mans face looking. Cbs news its no secret that lots of sun damages the skin. Truck driver william mcelligotts face is a graphic illustration of the. Ups drivers say employer wont provide hand sanitizer. If youre a professional truck driver, you get a lot of sun exposure every day, and its mostly to the left side of your face. We are now fully in the throes of winter in the northern hemisphere. Protecting yourself from the sun as a truck driver. The left side, the one exposed to the sun for 28 years. Skin cancer tips truck drivers and skin damage 123loadboard. This photo of a truck driver, published in the new england journal of medicine, also helps to demonstrate the effects of drive timerelated uv exposure and photoaging on the left side of the face.
Jun 04, 2012 a truckers face shows the effects of the sun on skin. May 14, 2010 sun exposure while driving linked to cancer. A truck driver s sun worn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. One face, but two sides of a story society the guardian. Aside from avoiding accidents and staying awake on a long haul, theres one major risk you probably havent thought about. A 69yearold truck driver has revealed what 28 years of sun exposure can do to the skin. The amazing footage shows the driver carefully reversing his v. Nejm journal watch concise summaries and expert physician commentary that busy clinicians need to enhance patient care. The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his driver s side window glass, damaging the outermost layers and sublayers of his skin. His condition is called unilateral dermatoheliosis, from. Truck driver s photo shows what 28 years of sun damage can do to skin.
This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what sun. Truck driver face is the result of sun damage after years and massive hours behind the wheel driving a truck. Taking proper steps to shield skin from the suns dangerous rays is an important part of risk management to preserve your future as a driver. Here are some common myths about sun damage, and tips to help prevent. In this study, we aimed to compare driver left and opposite right sides for some skin entities in drivers. Sunglasses are essential tools for truck drivers, mainly because they keep them from getting headaches, becoming tired and straining their eyes, which can lead to more problems later on. And, even if the sun doesnt feel warm, it can still damage your skin. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face. To be fair, the trucking lifestyle isnt exactly an easy sell. Nov 20, 2018 this is the bizarre moment a luckless forklift truck driver flattens an entire warehouse after gently nudging a shelving unit. This is a single arm tan caused by a large amount of time driving with the sun only reaching the left arm. Mar 15, 2016 truck driver s photo shows what 28 years of sun damage can do to skin.
Most of the time, this strain and fatigue do not occur during snowstorms, it occurs after the snow stops falling and the sun. Read on for 4 simple sun protection tips for truck drivers. While a little bit of sun can be a good thing for your body, too much can have some serious protecting yourself from the sun as a truck. Jan 29, 2018 one side of his face was regularly exposed to the sun for all. In 2012, the new england journal of medicine published a photo of a 69yearold truck driver who had spent the last 28 years with only his left side of his face exposed to the sun while he was. This photo shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face. One hundred and fortyeight truck drivers were included in this study. This rate increased to 92% when including the arms and hands. That means truck drivers who travel through areas that get frequent snowfall are subject to eye strain and fatigue directly related to the weather. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what sun damage. The truck driver took the brunt of the damage on the left side of his face. Truck driver face what it is and how to prevent it. The right side of his face looks like a healthy 69yearolds. Almost everyone loves the longer days that come with spring and summer.
Even in the winter, you are exposed to uva rays all day long. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28. Shocking proof that the sun makes you age prematurely gizmodo. We also evaluated the effect of occupational duration, age and skin type among this population. The damage is typically limited to the left side of the face, since the position of the driver s side window leaves this side more exposed to the sun s harsh rays. Mcelligott skin damage bill mcelligott sun damage bill mcelligott truck driver bill. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road. Daily sun exposure leaves left side of mans face looking 20. While a trucker tan is not preferable, more serious problems can be caused by frequent exposure to uv rays.
Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun damage. Ups drivers say employer wont provide hand sanitizer, masks. Striking photo reveals dark side of sunshine live science. Any hired candidate will start out at our training rate of pay until they successfully graduate from training. Did you know that even minimal sun exposure can cause significant damage to your skin over time. Jun 05, 2012 the sun has turned truck driver bill mcelligott into the man with two faces. Mar 22, 2018 new truck drivers might not realize how being exposed to abundant sunlight for long period of time can have a negative effect on their driving abilities.
Apply sunscreen regularly and take precautions to help lessen the impact of sun exposure. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage. We all knew that being exposed to the sun makes you age prematurely, but seeing the dramatic difference in a single face is just stunning. Shocking photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage did to one side of his face. Mar 20, 2020 a ups driver walks back to his truck in toronto on march 18, 2020. Mar 10, 2017 truck driver bill mcelligott, 69, has. The truck driver took the brunt of the damage on the.
The uv rays are not diminished by the cold temperatures. One of the biggest, yet least noticeable is sun exposure. The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his drivers side window glass, damaging the outermost. Jun 20, 2012 this photo from the new england journal of medicine shows the extreme photoaging of a 69yearold truck driver whose left side sat exposed to ultravioleta sun rays for more than 25 years. Utah man charged in nebraska dui crash that killed woman kutv. Learn about salaries, benefits, salary satisfaction and where you could earn the most. Only one side of the driver s face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Jan 28, 2018 this shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face the left side of the 69yearolds face, which was exposed to uv rays through his truck window, is visibly. The truck drivers face has been damaged by years of sun exposure image. The sun has turned truck driver bill mcelligott into the man with two faces. Truck drivers startling onesided sun damage telegraph. Jun 20, 2017 staying out of the sun is difficult, especially for truck drivers. Shocking image shows how 28 years of sunlight wrecked truck. Forklift driver causes entire warehouse to collapse.
Jan 28, 2018 a truck drivers sunworn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. As a valued member of our team, you will drive a truck equipped with a concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix to job sites performing the following duties. Viral photo offers evidence of suns aging effect on skin. Cnns ashleigh banfield and elizabeth cohen have more. Spokesman christopher monette said its really up to the federal government to step up and protect truck drivers. Truck drivers work long hours, theyre away from home for weeks on end, and oftentimes sleep inside the trucks themselves. Shocking photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage.
Jun 10, 20 to anyone whos ever questioned the power of sun protection cream to slow down ageing, there isnt a more graphic example than this image of the truck driver from chicago whose face was a staggering 20 years older on one side than the other. Daytime drives are more enjoyable and generally safer. May 25, 2018 there are studies that show people who drive with their windows down tend to have a slightly higher rate of cancer on the side of their bodies that are exposed to more sun. My uncle died in a fire on his birthday redneck that he was burning trash in his yard one day and on to the pile, he threw an aerosol can of spray and thats how he died. This picture of a truck driver and the damage prolonged exposure to the sun did to the left side of his face will make you never want to leave home again without smothering your face in spf. Do truckers have a higher rate of skin cancer on the arm that. Buff tips from the pros saltwater experience youtube. Tools every truck driver needs on the road see the list. Jan 28, 2018 photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like. In order to prevent skin cancers caused by sun exposure.
Truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage did. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun. The left side of the 69yearolds face, which was exposed to uv rays through his truck window, is visibly more damaged than the right. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face the left side of the 69yearolds face, which was exposed to uv rays through his truck window, is. Shocking photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun. However, its extremely important to be cautious and avoid sun damage. He never applied sunscreen as he thought his window would block radiation from the sun. As a professional flatbed truck driver, you get a lot of sun exposure every day. Published by the new england journal of medicine, the picture features a 69yearold man who has spent nearly. All jobs new driver flatbed tanker refrigerated owner operator. A team of northwestern dermatologist and laser surgery experts are treating the patient in an effort to restore as much of his facial features as possible.
This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face the left side of the 69yearolds face, which was exposed to uv rays through his truck window, is visibly. To avoid sun damage as a truck driver, apply sunscreen to any exposed area every time you get into your truck for a long ride, regardless of the season. Jun 04, 2012 trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road. Truck driver with 28 years of sun exposure to the left side of his face. Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun. Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun. One side of his face was regularly exposed to the sun for all those years because of the nature of his job. Truck drivers photo shows what 28 years of sun damage can do. The face of an elderly truck driver shows how the sun s powerful and dangerous uv rays can slowly destroy the fabric of the skin. However, after many years on the road you can see the unfortunate result. Jun 28, 2016 the left side of his face the side exposed to sun through the side window looks decades older than the right side, shielded by the trucks cab.
The subject is a 69yearold truck driver patient of mine. How to get your vehicles interior germfree without hurting it. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like. Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun exposure over 28 years. Driving has been linked to an increased risk of skin cancer due to sun exposure through the windows, which do not filter uva. This picture of a truck driver and the damage prolonged exposure to the sun did to the left side of his face will make you never want to leave. Only one side of the drivers face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Part of being a truck driver is understanding the risks of the job. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on. Whether you find yourself surrounded in supple leather and metallic trim or sun kissed vinyl and hard plastics makes no difference.
For 28 years, the trucker has had his left side exposed to uva rays transmitted through his window whereas his right side was covered and. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of. Truck driver bill mcelligott, 69, has unilateral dermatoheliosis. A truck driver has been charged with vehicular homicide and other crimes following an interstate 80 collision in nebraska that killed a madison, wisconsin, woman. How much does a truck driver make in sun valley, ca. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun. Jun 21, 2019 canton, oh osha has cited ohio gratings inc. Truck drivers photo shows what 28 years of sun damage can. When you drive a truck all day, the left side of your face is more likely to be exposed to the suns uva rays. A truck driver s sun worn face has been used as the.
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