Staying safe in the sun - advice for outdoor workers

25 June 2024

​​​If you work outdoors, you could be at risk from sunburn and longer term health issues.

To protect your skin:

• cover up by wearing appropriate clothing
  
• wear a hat with a brim or a flap that covers the ears and the back of the neck
• stay in the shade whenever possible, during your breaks and especially at lunch time
• use a high factor sunscreen on any exposed skin
• drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
  
• consider altering working hours to start and finish earlier
  

Further information is available on UK Health and Safety Executive:

Keep your top on: advice for outdoor workers

Outdoor workers and sun ex​posure