Help to get started with sun safety at work.
Learn the basics of sun protection, why it matters, and what your workplace should be doing to protect workers.
SunSmart workplaces
Your one stop shop toolkit
Do you have staff or volunteers who experience sun exposure during their hours of work?
2 in 3
Australians will develop skin cancer
Outdoor workers are exposed to up to
10 times
more UV radiation than indoor workers
Every year, workplace UV exposure leads to
200
melanomas and
34,000
non-melanoma skin cancers
Managing ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure from the sun is essential to a safe workforce.
This toolkit brings together evidence-based guidance and practical resources to help workplaces understand their risks and take meaningful action. It's designed to make UV risk management simple and effective — no matter the size or type of organisation.
Everything has been developed to help you integrate sun safety into everyday operations with minimal effort and maximum impact.
This might be individuals working in:
Construction
Transport
Education
Sport and recreation
Agriculture
Landscaping
Local government
Many more!
What are my WHS duties?
Clear summary of your legal obligations.
How does my workplace measure up?
Take a quick assessment of current practices and identify gaps.
Getting decision-makers on board.
Tips and resources to help you pitch risk controls to decision-makers.
Simple sun safety policy.
Editable document to help implement change quickly.
Put your sun safety policy into practice.
Tips and tools to help you embed the change at work.
Practical tools, resources and training.
Ready to use posters, messages to share with staff, training materials, policy templates and more.