BE SUN SMARTAT WORK AND PLAY

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SUMMER HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS

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ULTRAVIOLET RADIATIONREDUCE EXPOSURE TO

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The link between skin cancer

and ultraviolet radiation (UVR)

has been clearly established.

BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO UVR

almost all skin cancers are preventable.

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IS BETTER THAN A CUREPREVENTION

Treatment for both non-

melanoma and melanoma skin

cancer can require

SURGERY.

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Follow up treatment

(such as radiation therapy)

can resul t in PERMANENT SCARRING

and other side effects.

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Practising sun safe behaviours

can PREVENT skin cancer

from occurring in the fi rst place

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LOOK OUT FORTHINGS THAT YOU SHOULD

L u m p s o r s o r e s t h a t d o n ' t h e a l

( l i ke a n u l c e r i n y o u r m o u t h )

Coughs or hoarsenessthat does not go away

Unexp la ined we igh t l oss

C h a n g e s i n y o u r t o i l e t h a b i t s

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Any new f reck le , mole , s u n s p o t o r unhea led so re

on your sk in

A spot that looks d iff e ren t f rom the o the r

spo t s a ro und i t

A s p o t t h a t h a s c h a n g e d i n

COLOUR, S IZE OR SHAPEo v e r t h e l a s t f e w w e e k s o r m o n t h s

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SUN PROTECTIONMAXIMISE YOUR

AT WORK

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Your eyes are also at risk

OF SUN DAMAGE,so always wear closefitting,wrap-around sunglasses

Safety glasses that meet theAustralian standard AS/NZS 1337

also provide PROTECTION

from UV

Picture from: massvisionsunglassblog.com

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When buying sunglasses

CHECK THE TAGto ensure they meet theAustralian Standard (AS 1067)

and are safe for driving

Polarised lens reduce glareMAKING IT EASIER TO SEE

on sunny days

Picture from: massvisionsunglassblog.com

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NEVER RELY ON SUNSCREEN ALONEto protect your skin, as you may still get burnt.

Use sunscreen only on areas of skin you

CAN NOT COVER with clothing.

Thickly apply twenty minutes before going outside and

REAPPLY EVERY TWO HOURS TO DRY SKIN

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SPF 50+ is only a ONE PERCENT IMPROVEMENT

from an SPF 30+ rating SPF 30+ guards against 96.7 percent of UVA rays

SPF50+ ONLY MOVES UP TO 98%

The Cancer Council recommends thatnew 50+ still needs to be applied just as generously,

REAPPLIED EVERY TWO HOURSand used with protective sunglasses and shade.

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RISKSREDUCE THE

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JOB TASK ROTATION

Do outdoor jobs early

in the morning.

If this is difficult to do,

try sharingoutdoor tasks with other workers, so that the

same personis not alwaysout in the sun.

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CONSULTATION

Talk with your workers about sun

safety. Includeheat stress and how to reduce

the risks.

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SHADE

Try to work in a sheltered area. 

Use shade provided by buildings, trees, awnings and

canopies.

Use a shaded or indoor area

for lunch and tea breaks.

Do jobs that can be done

in the shade

or indoors when UV is strongest.

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CLOTHING

Clothing needs to cover

as much skin as possible. 

Long pants or skirts are best.

If shorts must be worn,

they should be to the knee.

Choose shirts with collars and sleeves at least to the

elbow. 

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CLOTHING

 

If you choose

lightweight,

light coloured materials,

worn loosely,

you will be cooler in the heat.

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HATS

A proper hat will

shade your face, ears and neck. 

Choose one with a broad

brim (8–10 cm)

and made of a close-weave fibre. 

If this does not suit the work that you do, choose a cap with

a flap at the back and sides.

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Working in the heat

can lead to

physical discomfort, meaning

you are at risk of a more serious

condition developing.

Be awareof the early

warning signs of heat stress,

and takeappropriate actionif you experience them.

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If any of these signs areexperienced or observed,stop work immediately:

Heat rashes – hives, sunburn

Heat cramps – painful muscle spasms, heavy sweating

Blurred vision

Dizziness, exhaustion

Slurred speech

Difficulty in thinking clearly.

Questions?Contact us.

1300 768 019

www.thedeta i ldev i l s . com.au

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