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Health and Safety

Sun Safety Essentials

This course is in the base subscription pack
Category
Health and Safety
Bundle - Sub Category
Course Duration
0:15
Subject Matter Expert
Provider
Kineo Shorts

This short course has been designed to help you recognise and reduce the risks associated with prolonged sun exposure. It will provide tips for how to prevent exposure, illness, or injury and will help you promote a culture of staying safe and well in sunny environments.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for employees and managers across all industries, particularly those who work outdoors or spend extended periods in sunny environments. Target audiences include construction workers, agricultural workers, landscapers, gardeners, road and infrastructure workers, outdoor maintenance teams, delivery personnel, sports and recreation staff, and local government employees.

It is also relevant for health and safety professionals, supervisors, team leaders and HR managers responsible for workplace health, safety and wellbeing. The course supports organisations in promoting safer work practices, raising awareness of UV-related risks and helping employees make informed decisions to protect themselves and others from sun-related harm.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this short course, you will be able to:

  • recognise the health risks of prolonged sun exposure
  • implement effective strategies to manage and minimise sun exposure risks in your work
  • choose and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and heat
  • apply practical safety precautions to prevent sun-related illnesses and injuries.
  • educate others about the importance of sun safety and promote a culture of health and safety in sunny environments.