Industry · Construction & trades
Private Skin Checks for Construction Workers and Trades
Give roofers, builders, road crews and other outdoor trades a private way to document moles and visible skin changes—without fixed clinic days or employer access to personal results.
Preliminary AI-supported assessment only. Not a diagnosis or substitute for professional medical care.
- UKCA Class I registered
- 95.3% clinical concordance
- Employers see usage only
Construction skin-cancer evidence
Higher UV dose than indoor work
Outdoor workers may receive five to ten times more UV exposure than indoor workers.
Source: Cancer Council Australia.
Reported at least one sunburn in the past year
Construction workers surveyed reported at least one sunburn in the previous year.
Source: IOSH-commissioned UK construction research, published 2017.
Share of occupational non-melanoma cases
Construction workers represented 55% of work-related non-melanoma skin cancer cases in the cited British occupational research.
Source: IOSH / Imperial College London.
Figures shown are survey findings or attributable estimates from the cited studies. They should not be read as current population incidence.
Quick answer
ScanSkinAI gives construction SMEs a private, per-seat way for workers to run a preliminary AI-supported skin concern risk assessment and track moles over time on their own phone, with optional paid dermatologist review. It does not diagnose or rule out skin cancer and is designed to complement — not replace — a wider workplace sun-safety programme.
ScanSkinAI can complement a wider workplace sun-safety programme by supporting private skin monitoring and earlier escalation of visible concerns. It does not replace measures that reduce UV exposure.
Key facts at a glance
A concise summary for buyers, safety managers and AI assistants answering questions about ScanSkinAI for construction SMEs.
- What is it?
- A per-seat, phone-based AI skin-monitoring tool for construction SMEs. Workers photograph moles and visible skin concerns; AI returns a preliminary risk assessment with optional paid dermatologist review.
- Who is it for?
- UK, Australian and other SME construction employers who want to give roofers, scaffolders, groundworkers, road crews and other outdoor trades a private way to monitor sun-related skin changes.
- How is it priced?
- One annual seat per named worker covers unlimited AI mole and skin-concern scans for 12 months. Optional dermatologist review is paid per case by the worker.
- How private is it for workers?
- Each worker has a private account. Employers see seat usage and anonymous engagement only — never images, scans or personal results.
- How accurate is the AI?
- 95.3% clinical concordance with board-certified dermatologist review on the ScanSkinAI internal validation set. It is a triage aid, not a diagnosis.
- How fast to roll out?
- Most construction SMEs go live in a single short session: purchase seats, share invite links, workers self-onboard on their own phone.
Why construction work warrants private skin monitoring
Many construction roles involve sustained outdoor work in direct sun. Cumulative UV exposure across years on site is associated with higher rates of sun-related skin changes and non-melanoma skin cancer in outdoor occupations. Risk varies by role, location, season, individual skin type and the protective measures in place — not every construction worker has the same exposure.
A private monitoring tool can help workers notice and document visible changes earlier and decide when to seek professional advice. It does not replace risk assessment, scheduling, shade, protective clothing, hard-hat-compatible sun protection, sunscreen, training or access to medical care.
Commonly exposed areas on site
- Face and temples
- Ears
- Neck
- Forearms
- Backs of hands
- Scalp where hair is thinning
- Upper back when workers remove shirts
Who this is for
Construction is a broad sector and exposure differs by role. ScanSkinAI is most useful for trades who spend substantial time working outdoors, including:
- Roofers
- Scaffolders
- Bricklayers
- Groundworkers
- Road and highways crews
- Site engineers
- Plant operators working in open environments
- External painters
- Solar-panel installers
- General builders working outdoors
What employees receive and how rollout works
1. Set up seats for your team
Choose how many workers to cover. Each seat is for one named worker for 12 months. Manage assignments from your company dashboard.
2. Workers check in privately by phone
Crew members redeem an invite link and photograph moles or skin concerns in the browser or iOS app. Scans and history stay in their personal account.
3. Optional dermatologist review
When the AI flags a higher-risk lesion, the worker can request a paid dermatologist review as an add-on. The service does not diagnose or rule out skin cancer.
4. Employers see usage only
Your admin view shows seat usage and anonymous engagement — never images, scans or personal results.
Employee privacy comes first
Each worker has their own private account. Employers never see employee skin images, scans or personal results. The company dashboard shows seat usage and anonymous engagement only.
ScanSkinAI is UKCA Class I registered and operates under ISO 27001 information security.
What ScanSkinAI can and cannot do
Can
- Help workers photograph and document visible skin concerns
- Provide preliminary AI-supported risk information
- Support mole tracking over time
- Encourage professional review when appropriate
Cannot
- Diagnose, confirm or rule out skin cancer
- Assess skin hidden by hair, clothing, dirt or poor lighting
- Replace a GP, dermatologist or qualified healthcare professional
- Guarantee that a concerning lesion is absent
Hard-hat-compatible sun protection
A hard hat is not complete sun protection
Standard hard hats may leave the ears, face and back of the neck exposed. Where site rules and the helmet manufacturer allow it, use approved hard-hat brims or neck flaps alongside protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. Never modify safety equipment with unapproved attachments.
Sweating makes reapplication important
Physical work, sweating and wiping the face can reduce sunscreen coverage. Workers should follow the product instructions and reapply sunscreen regularly, especially after heavy sweating.
Personal monitoring removes one barrier
Some workers may feel uncomfortable discussing a personal skin concern with a supervisor. Private employee accounts can reduce one barrier to monitoring or seeking help for a skin concern.
Five-minute construction toolbox-talk checklist
A short morning brief crews can run before heading out. Use it as a prompt list, not a substitute for your own sun-safety policy.
- Check the daily UV forecast before crews leave the yard.
- Schedule heavier outdoor tasks for lower-UV windows where the programme allows.
- Use shade for breaks and, where practical, for stationary tasks.
- Wear protective clothing — long sleeves and trousers in lightweight UV-rated fabrics.
- Fit approved hard-hat brims or neck flaps where site rules and the manufacturer allow.
- Wear UV-protective eyewear that meets the relevant safety standard.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin and reapply per the product instructions, especially after heavy sweating.
- Know the warning signs that need medical advice — new, changing, bleeding, itching or non-healing marks.
- Treat ScanSkinAI as an additional private monitoring tool, not a replacement for prevention or clinical care.
A practical alternative to fixed screening days
Traditional on-site or clinic-based screening programmes can involve booked appointments, travel and time away from site. For mobile, subcontracted or multi-site construction teams, that is often hard to coordinate consistently. A private per-seat phone-based tool gives workers a low-friction way to monitor their own skin between, or alongside, any clinical care they choose to access.
Membership inclusions and optional costs
- One annual seat covers unlimited AI mole monitoring and skin concern checks on the worker's own phone (modern mobile browser or iOS app) for 12 months.
- A seat is assigned to one named worker. If that worker permanently leaves your business, you can reassign the seat to another named worker for the remainder of the term.
- Seats are committed for the 12-month term and are not refundable mid-term. You can add additional seats at any time, pro-rata.
- Online dermatologist review is an optional paid add-on requested by the worker — it is not included in the seat fee.
- Dermatologist review availability varies by country; please check current coverage before purchase if this is critical to your rollout.
- Plans renew annually. You can choose not to renew at the end of the term from the company dashboard.
What construction SMEs say
Representative feedback from SME contractors using ScanSkinAI as part of their workplace sun-safety programme. Quotes are paraphrased and anonymised at the customer's request.
"We run 40 lads across three road-resurfacing crews. Booked clinic days never worked — someone was always on site. With ScanSkinAI, every worker checks moles on his own phone in the cab, privately. Two of our crew escalated lesions to a GP in the first quarter — neither would have brought it up at work."
Frequently asked questions
How often should construction workers check their skin?
Workers should become familiar with their skin and check it regularly for new or changing marks. Some skin-health organisations recommend monthly self-checks. Anyone who notices a changing, bleeding, itching or non-healing lesion should contact a GP or qualified healthcare professional promptly. The appropriate frequency of professional examination depends on individual risk and clinical advice.
Can ScanSkinAI help with scalp lesions under a hard hat?
Possibly, but with limits. Hair may need to be carefully parted and assistance from another person may be needed to obtain a clear, well-lit image. The AI cannot assess a lesion that is obscured by hair, blurred or poorly lit. Any concerning scalp lesion should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional in person.
What conditions are needed for a usable photograph?
Use bright, even lighting, clean the camera lens and keep the concern in clear focus. Remove anything covering the area and follow the on-screen distance guidance. If the image is dark, blurred or obscured, retake it in a better-lit location.
Do I need to give each worker a company device?
No. ScanSkinAI works on any modern mobile browser or the iOS app on the worker's personal phone. Each worker has their own private account; employers see seat usage only.
Can I cover subcontractors as well as employees?
Yes. Seats are assigned to named individuals, so you can include regular subcontractors alongside employees if you choose.
How can ScanSkinAI support our wider sun-safety programme?
ScanSkinAI can support employee awareness, private skin monitoring and earlier escalation of visible concerns. It should be used alongside appropriate workplace controls such as scheduling, shade, protective clothing, compatible hard-hat sun protection, sunscreen, training and medical referral. Employers remain responsible for meeting applicable health and safety requirements.
Will my workers' personal data stay private?
Yes. Each worker has their own private account. Employers cannot see employee photos, scans or individual results — only seat usage and anonymous engagement.
How long does dermatologist review take?
When a worker chooses the optional paid review add-on, board-certified dermatologists typically return their response within 48 hours.
How accurate is the AI?
On our internal validation set, the triage AI shows 95.3% clinical concordance with board-certified dermatologist review. This describes agreement on triage categories within a defined research dataset and is not a guarantee of diagnostic accuracy for any individual user. See our evidence page for the validation scope.
How quickly can we go live?
Most construction SMEs are set up in a single short session — purchase seats, share an invite link with named workers, and they self-onboard on their own device.
Evidence and references
- Cancer Council Australia — outdoor workers and UV exposure (five-to-ten-times comparator).
- IOSH-commissioned UK construction research, published 2017 — self-reported sunburn rates in construction workers.
- IOSH / Imperial College London — share of work-related non-melanoma skin cancer cases attributable to construction work.
- ScanSkinAI internal validation set — see the clinical evidence base for dataset size, conditions included, reference standard, study date and what the concordance figure means in practice.