Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Nov 22, 2019
Date Accepted: Mar 29, 2020
Internet of Things Smart Sunscreen Station: Descriptive Study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Skin cancer is the most prevalent but also most preventable cancer in Australia. Outdoor workers are at increased risk of developing skin cancer with improvements in sun protection needed. Sunscreen when applied at the recommended concentration (2 mg/cm2) has been shown to block the harmful molecular effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in vivo. However, sunscreen is often not applied, reapplied sufficiently or stored adequately to yield protection and reduce sunburns.
Objective:
The primary aim of this study was to test an Internet of Things (IoT) approach by deploying a smart sunscreen station to a regional mining site.
Methods:
Deploy a smart sunscreen station and examine key technological considerations including connectivity, security, and data management systems.
Results:
The smart sunscreen station was deployed for 12 days at a mining workplace (Dalby, Australia). The smart sunscreen station’s electrical components remained operational during field testing and data was received by the MQTT server automatically at the end of each day of field testing.
Conclusions:
This study highlights an IoT technology approach can successfully measure sunscreen usage and temperature storage conditions.
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