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Spring is here - and so are the higher UV ratings!

Spring is here - and so are the higher UV ratings!


A few things you may not know about the risks of sun exposure:

👉 Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.

👉 Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer before the age of 70 but the damage starts during the younger years

👉 99% of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR), too much exposure to the sun.

👉 Around 324,000 non-melanoma skin cancers and 3,700 cases of melanomas are diagnosed each year in Queensland.


Remember to be sun safe, every day.

👕 Slip on sun-protective clothing

😎 Slop on SPF30 or higher sunscreen and reapply every two hours

👒 Slap on a protective broad brimmed hat

⛱️ Seek shade where possible

🕶️ Slide on wrap around sunglasses that comply with Australian standards


What are your actions as an PCBU or employer?

✅ Implement a sun safety policy

✅ Assess the risk and implement controls


Find out more ways your business can manage safety by contacting us today.

📞 1300 776 469

💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com

📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com




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