Posted By Rory Reed Can anyone help with a query? its regarding risk assessment process or information regarding exposure to the sun. I have not come across this before; and would usually respond by advisng on common sense and it depends on how long in the sun and your skin type. However, things have moved on and I need some info. anyhelp appreciated

Posted By Ian Bennett The Australians have some very good material on this subject, they take health and safety in the outdoors very seriously.

Posted By Ian Bennett I have found the site again www.sunsmart.com.Au

Posted By Peter J Harvey I think this type of thread comes around every year and was one that I posted a question on a few years back. The problem is you can spend half your life researching this and the "likelihood" and read all the advice that say's stay inside during the high sun periods, but you have to move forward and people have to work. I started with a Risk Assessment, gave staff the good advice and issued bulk (once a day waterproof SPF 15) sun cream to our Section Offices. General advice covered, types of clothes, hats, staying in the shade, staying hydrated reporting concerns. A bit of research showed that may other Local Authority employers had gone down the same route and the cost is really minimal.