Keep your top on - health risks from working in the sun: advice for outdoor workers from the Health and Safety Executive and the Health Departments in England, Scotland and Wales
INDG Series 147
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
INDG Series
Abstract
Relevant to outdoor workers where work could lead to long periods of exposure to direct sunlight. Covers risks and provides advice.
History
Supersedes INDG147(rev1) 'Keep your top on. Health risks from working in the sun' (HSE, 2011). This is a web version of INDG147, published 2019 - produced July 2019.
ISBN
9780717667215
Subjects
- Health and safety
- Occupational health
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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