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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 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. 17, EDGAR FERRO STREET, PIETÀ PTA 1533, MALTA +356 99496786 +356 21247677 ohsa@ohsa.mt EMERGENCY NUMBER (24HR)

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