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Employee Factsheet | Working in the Sun and Heat
Extreme heat is both an environmental and occupational hazard, whilst significant exposure to UV radiation in sunlight can damage skin and cause skin cancer. If your work involves exposure to high levels of heat and/or you work outside, then your employer should risk assess these factors. This Employee Factsheet takes you through the key hazards you need to be aware of and what you can do to remain safe.
This download covers:
- Sun safety code
- Who has increased risks of skin damage and skin cancer?
- What is heat stress?
- Measures to control heat stress
- Factors that affect how hot you feel
- Driving in hot weather
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