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UV Index Right Now
Real-time UV exposure levels across Australian capital cities. Outdoor workers in most of Australia are exposed to UV levels well above the safe threshold for much of the year.
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Why this matters for your workforce
UV 3+ means sun protection required
Safe Work Australia guidance states that sun protection measures should be used whenever the UV index reaches 3 or above. In most Australian cities, this threshold is exceeded for the majority of the working day, year-round.
5–10x more exposure for outdoor workers
Outdoor workers receive 5 to 10 times more UV radiation than indoor workers. Cumulative exposure is the primary risk factor for occupational skin cancer — Australia's most common workplace cancer.
200 melanomas per year from workplace UV
Occupational UV exposure causes an estimated 200 melanomas and 34,000 non-melanoma skin cancers in Australia annually. A documented screening program is the most direct way to demonstrate your duty of care.
Is your workforce protected?
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