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Sun Safety Policy

[Insert name of company] is interested in providing a safe working environment for our employees and is committed to the health and safety of our workers. [Insert name of company] acknowledges that ultraviolet (UV) radiation through sun exposure may have damaging effects on our workers who work outdoors.  By instituting this policy, we hope to provide a comprehensive approach to protection from UV radiation from the sun. Through this policy, we plan to:

  • Reduce UV exposure; and
  • Improve sun protection during unavoidable sun exposure.

The strategies we will adopt to support this goal are:

  • Rotating workers between work sites or site locations so they are not all exposed to the sun during the period of greatest UV intensity between 11 am to 4 pm;
  • Providing free SPF 30 or higher broad spectrum sunscreen and lip balm to all outdoor workers from April to September;
  • If possible, scheduling outdoor work outside of the peak midday hours of 12 noon and 2 pm;
  • Erecting shade structures at all locations for use during coffee and lunch breaks; and
  • Promoting sun safety education throughout our company and at orientation for new and seasonal staff.

 

PROGRESS TRACKER: Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers Initiative

TOOLS PROGRESS INSTITUTED COMMENTS IDEAS/CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR
Sun Safety Policy        
Staff UV education program        
Limit exposure to UV        
Shade – provision and use        
Sun protective clothing and hats – provision and use        
Sunscreen – provision and use