Sun protection in the workplace

Outdoor workers have a higher risk of certain kinds of non-melanoma skin cancer because they often spend long periods of time in the sun, all year round, over many years of working life.

Cancer Council recommends that workplaces have comprehensive sun protection strategies, as outlined in this position statement.

This page was last updated on : Wednesday, 28 July 2010

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