Managing Heat & Sun Exposure at Work
Course Overview
Date/s:
15/11/2021, ONLINE, VIC
Specialisation:
Health and safety
Duration:
1 Hour
9.30am-10.30am
9.30am-10.30am
Cost:
$40 + GST
Delivery Mode:
In Class,Zoom Online
National Skin Cancer Action Week 2019 Nov 17-23
Employees who work outdoors for all or part of the day are at risk of skin cancer
Under Australian occupational health and safety legislation, employers should be
considering steps to reduce this risk and protect employees from ongoing exposure to
solar UVR. Implementing a comprehensive sun protection program can prevent
sun-related injuries and reduce the suffering and costs associated with skin cancer – including reduced productivity, morale and financial returns.
Who should attend?
HR, RTW or other supervisors and managers. Those interested in this topicCourse content
Is heat or UVR a hazard in your workplace? We will cover off the following areas:- What is thermal comfort?
- Legislative framework
- Effects of exposure to heat and sun
- Hazard management approach to heat and sun exposure
- Action plan for managing heat and sun exposure in the workplace