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SUNDAY
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30
JUNE
2024
BEAT
THE HEAT
WORKING SAFELY IN THE HEAT
AND IN THE SUN
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
DANGERS FROM THE SUN'S UV RAYS
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
SCHEDULE WORK
IN COOLER HOURS
(IF POSSIBLE)
WEAR
LIGHT CLOTHING
WEAR A WIDE-BRIMMED
HAT
WEAR SUNGLASSES
THAT BLOCK UVA/UVB
RAYS
APPLY HIGH SPF
SUNSCREEN
USE TECHNICAL
MEASURES
(SUCH AS TENTS OR SCREENS)
DRINK FRESH
WATER FREQUENTLY
CONSUME LIGHT
MEALS BEFORE WORK
TAKE
REGULAR BREAKS
UPDATE &
CHECK YOUR MEDICINE
REGULAR
SKIN CHECK-UPS
ADEQUATE
AIRFLOW
EXTREME FATIGUE & DIZZINESS
SWEATY HANDS
FOGGED SAFETY GOGGLES
PREMATURE SKIN AGEING
SUNBURN & BLISTERING
EYE DAMAGE & CATARACTS
SKIN CANCER
REDUCED VIGILANCE
HIGHER IRRITABILITY
BURNS
SKIN RASHES & FAINTING
HEAT STRESS
REMEMBER
CHECK THE UV INDEX REGULARLY:
HIGHER INDEX, GREATER RISK.
PROTECT AGAINST UVA & UVB RAYS.
SEEK SHADE DURING PEAK SUN HOURS.
DANGER MONEY IS NEVER JUSTIFIED.
WHAT YOUR EMPLOYER SHOULD BE DOING
CONDUCT A RISK ASSESSMENT
INVOLVE WORKERS IN SAFETY PLANNING
PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
ENSURE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION
PROVIDE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND PRODUCTS
DISTRIBUTE OUTDOOR WORK TO AVOID PEAK SUN EXPOSURE
TAKE ALL NECESSARY OHS MEASURES
DETAILED
INFORMATION
WHO IS AT A GREATER RISK*
DRIVERS
AND DELIVERYMEN
STREET VENDORS
& FOOD TRUCKS
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
& SECURITY
CONSTRUCTION
WORKERS
AGRICULTURE
INDUSTRY
BEACH-RELATED
WORKERS
LANDSCAPING
WORKERS
OUTDOOR
EVENT STAFF
HOSPITALITY
AND KITCHEN STAFF
*THIS IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST
GUIDELINES FOR SELF-PROTECTION
Stay safe while working in the sun and heat! As summer
approaches, it's essential to understand the risks of working in
the heat and sun, and how to protect yourself from potential
health and safety hazards.
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