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Posted By alan2603
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I work in an outdoor pursuits centre doing kayaking and hill walking etc with young 15/16/ girls/boys.
The question is sunscreen some children forget to bring it. What do we do I know we cant put it on the children but could we give it to them to put on.
Would we get sued if someone was allergic or do we let them burn what’s everyone think.
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Posted By Dazmo
Hello Alan2306
You can't let them burn. Include sun cream on the parents consent form and ask a specific question about allergy.
May be better to get the kids to cover up with long sleeved shirts/wide brimmed hats etc than relying solely on sun cream. Also, many companies, I think Bergaderm is one, do extra mild sun creams for those who suffer from sensitive skin.
Have fun!
Dazmo
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Posted By Chris Packham
There are two type of sunscreen. One uses a certain type of chemical to break down the UV. The other uses a physical barrier in the form of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The latter is generally less popular with sun worshippers as it leaves a slightly whitish film on the skin. (The ultimate is that blob of white you see on cricketers' noses!)
If you are going to provide sun screen, provide the latter type. It is safer, as the other type has been known to result in rare cases of the user becoming permanently sensitised to UV! Not only this, but the physical type generally provides better protection against UVA as well as UVB.
Be aware that the factor only refers to protection against UVB. There is a separate star rating for protection against UVA.
If you are going to provide a sun screen, then it must be sufficiently high as a factor (I would suggest a minimum of factor 25) to provide adequate protection. We have a device that measures skin pigmentation. You then feed in data on exposure (time of year, location, time in sun etc.) and it gives you the sun protection factor that is needed. It is surprising how often we end up with people needing factor 30 or above, even in the U.K.
I wholly agree with the contributor who said: Cover up. This is by far the best protection.
If you want to know more on this then feel free to contact me direct.
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Posted By TBC
It better by waterproof as well. Kids what are they like?
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Posted By TBC
By? I meant 'be'
I will proof read before posting.
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Posted By Sally
I would suggest not providing sunscreen if at all possible. If you start to do this lots of them will start to 'forget' to bring their own to save money. I know this sounds cynical but i also do outdoor activities with this age group and have been here.
If they forget they either cover up, borrow from their mates or stay indoors. This should be made clear on any information/permission slips that the young people get.
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Posted By steven bentham
I don't think you will be sued if they get a rash from free sunburn cream, but there are plenty of other hazards in your industry to be worried about.
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Posted By Fred Pratley
Do you provide some form of "welcome" pack for those attending the course? If so, why not simply include sunscreen in it, along with the life preservers and things.
Alternatively, what are your arrangements for dealing with those with bumps and scapes that no doubt happen? Or those who perhaps develop a sudden case of diarrhoea? Surely sunscreen provided for the wellbeing of the participant is the same sort of thing? (but not literally)
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