Sun-exposure control

Hazards

• Measures reducing ultraviolet radiation and radiant-heat risk during outdoor production work.

Controls

• Provide shade, schedule changes, suitable clothing, sunscreen, hydration, and worker education.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Provide shade, schedule changes, suitable clothing, sunscreen, hydration, and worker education.

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