• What law applies
• Working in the sun and heat
  • The risks of working in the sun
  • Workers most at risk
• The sun and its health effects
• Sun safety measures
  • Sun exposure in Queensland
  • Controlling sun exposure
  • Personal protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Training
• Heat stress
  • Causes and sources of heat stress
  • Heat related illness
  • Hydration
• Artificial sources of ultra violet radiation

• Personal protective equipment
• Risk management

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Sunscreen

Sunscreen is recommended as the last line of defence in addition to shade, clothing, hats and sunglasses.

When choosing a sunscreen look for the following:

• sun protection factor (SPF) of 30+
• broad-spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB)
• water-resistant
• check the use by date.

Types of sunscreens and how to apply:

• apply liberally to clean, dry skin at least 20 minutes before going outside, about a teaspoon per limb and half a teaspoon to the face and neck
• reapply sunscreen at least every two hours
• provide an adequate supply of sunscreen and zinc cream at the workplace at all times
• select and apply zinc cream for lips, ears and nose for extra protection
• select a gel-based or alcohol-based sunscreen when handling tools
• use a clear lip balm that contains sunscreen, and apply it regularly.