Sun Safety is Always in Season!

We want you to have the best summer, and that means keeping you safe all summer long with a few tips outlined below! If you are looking for ways to improve your boating experience, we have got several dock products and accessories that will make boating and swimming at the lake a breeze! Get on and off the water quickly and safely and preserve the integrity of your boat with a Poly Lift boat lift. 

With all the outdoor activities the lake has to offer, people often overlook the importance of sun safety. Sun can be such a positive impact on your health if limited. If you spend too much time in the sun it can have a very detrimental effect on your skin and health. Limit your time in the sun and follow these fun-in-the-sun safety tips so you can make the most out of your summer:

Cover up!

Sun exposure can cause sunburn, skin aging such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin,” eye damage, and skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.

You can cloth yourself with ultraviolet protection factor labeled clothing or darker colored pieces. Don’t forget the sunglasses or wide-brimmed hats to keep your eyes protected!

Wear Your Sunscreen

Reduce your skin cancer risk by wearing sunscreen daily, especially in the summer! It is finally time for fun summer activities, but don’t let that distract you from keeping your health a priority!

Choose the correct sunscreen for your skin and apply 15 minutes before you plan on going outdoors! Broad spectrum with a SPF of 30 or higher. Find one that is also water-resistant so your time in the water won’t wash off your sunscreen. Reapply sunscreen every couple of hours as directed on the sunscreen. We would even suggest protecting your lips with sunscreen ChapStick.

Seek Shade

Seek shade and limit your time in direct sunlight during the sun peak hours of 10 AM and 4 PM during the summer. Use an umbrella or take a break from the sun in the air conditioning!

Use the UV Index forecast

Tune in to local radio and TV stations or check online for the UV index forecast in your area. When the UV index is 3 or higher, wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen, even when it’s cloudy.

Drink plenty of cool liquids (especially water) before you feel thirsty

If sunny days are also hot and humid, stay cool and most importantly, hydrated to avoid heat illness. Dehydration is very dangerous, and you should always carry water with you when you plan on being outdoors.

Avoid using tanning equipment

There is no such thing as a ‘healthy’ tan. Using tanning equipment damages your skin and increases your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Fun Fact

Did you know even animals practice sun protection?! Chimpanzees avoid the midday sun and hippos secrete pink-colored oil that acts like a sunscreen to protect their skin from sunburn.

Poly Lift Boat Lifts Wishes You a Safe Summer

Sun safety is ALWAYS in season, and it is so important to protect your skin from potential sun damage. Skin cancer is on the rise and one of the most common forms for cancer is the Unites States. 

Family vacations to the lake are always memorable and fun! With all that our beautiful community has to offer, there is no wonder weekenders choose to take up semi-permanent residency here in the summer months, and we happily welcome them! If you are here for the weekend and looking to create some excellent memories that the whole family will cherish, Poly Lift Boat Lifts wishes you a safe summer at the lake! We hope you follow these sun safety tips for the best summer with your family and friends!

Our staff has been responsible for several engineering advances within the boat lift industry!
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Poly Lift® Sunrise Beach
17163 N. State Hwy. 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
573-374-6545

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3864 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach, MO 65065
573-693-9277



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