- Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to all exposed skin before starting work.
- Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and immediately after heavy sweating.
- Wear a hat with a brim or neck flap to protect your face, ears, and neck.
- Wear long sleeves and UV-protective clothing when working outdoors.
- Schedule breaks in shaded areas during peak UV hours between 11am and 3pm.
- Check your skin regularly for new or changing moles and sores that do not heal.
- Check whether your medication increases sensitivity to UV radiation.
- Provide shaded rest areas for outdoor workers during summer months.
- Wear UV-protective sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV damage.
- Treat sun protection as a serious health measure, not optional personal choice.
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- DON'T work outdoors without sunscreen applied to all exposed skin.
- DON'T assume one application of sunscreen lasts all day — reapply every two hours.
- DON'T work bare-chested — exposed torsos receive intense UV radiation.
- DON'T rely on a hard hat alone — it does not protect ears, neck, or face.
- DON'T ignore peak UV hours — take shade breaks between 11am and 3pm.
- DON'T dismiss new moles or skin changes — check them and report concerns.
- DON'T take photosensitising medication without knowing it increases your UV risk.
- DON'T expect workers to find shade — provide shaded rest areas on site.
- DON'T neglect eye protection — UV causes cataracts and long-term eye damage.
- DON'T treat sunscreen as optional — it prevents the cancer that kills construction workers.
See also: Summer Heat and Hydration | Occupational Health Awareness
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