• What law applies
• Working in the sun and heat
  • The risks of working in the sun and heat
  • Workers most at risk
  • Employers’ responsibilities
• The sun and its health effects
• Heat stress
  • Causes and sources of heat stress
  • Types of heat related illnesses
• Sun safety measures
  • Sun exposure in Queensland
  • Controlling exposure
  • Protective clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Hydration
  • Training
• Artificial sources of ultra violet radiation

• Personal protective Equipment
• Risk management

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Working in the sun and heat

The risks of working in the sun and heat
Skin cancer, skin disorders, eye injuries, heat stress

Workers most at risk
Occupations, job types and individual characteristics that have high risk

Employers responsibilities
Employers, sun and heat safety

Last updated 21 August 2008

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