Important: From 1 January 2012, information on this website is being reviewed and must be read in conjunction with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The risks of working in the sunSkin cancer, skin disorders, eye damage, heat stress
Workers most at riskOccupations, job types and individual characteristics that have high risk
Heat related illness: Signs, treatment and prevention (PDF, 113 kB)for information on the recognition, treatment and prevention of heat related illness
Useful links
Are you protected from the sun?
Controlling your exposure to the sun
Non-Queensland Government links
Preventing skin cancer - for information regarding skin cancer and prevention from Cancer Council Queensland
National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign