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Sun Safety in the Workplace
WorkSafe Western Australia
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7 sun safety tips for Aussies who work outdoors
We all know about sunscreen, but there lots of other things hardworking Aussies who work outside can do to to protect themselves from the sun
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Sun Safety
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Fortunately, being SunSmart is a simple and effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. -- taken from website
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Working safely in hot conditions
"Heat stress may affect people in all parts of Western Australia during our summer months and may affect workers at some workplaces throughout the year. The effects of heat stress range from discomfort to life threatening illnesses such as heat stroke." -- taken from website
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What is UV radiation?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for more than 95% of all skin cancers. The sun emits UV radiation but it isn’t connected to sunshine or heat like many think. This means we can’t see or feel it, so it can be difficult to understand.
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MyUV
Daily UV index rating
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Workplaces
Promoting sun safety in the workplace is essential to safeguard workers’ health, while reducing occupational overexposure to harmful solar UV radiation.
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Outdoor workers
If you work outdoors, it’s easy to change your routine to reduce your risk of skin cancer and skin damage
