Resources
Occupational health and safety (OHS) information
For information about preventing workplace injuries from the sun and heat, read:
- WorkSafe Victoria: Sun protection(opens in a new window)
- Safe Work Australia: Guidance note for the protection of workers from the ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight(opens in a new window)
Sun protection advice and measures
SunSmart offers resources to support schools, including:
- the SunSmart Schools Program(opens in a new window)
- free professional online learning courses for school staff(opens in a new window)
- free curriculum-aligned online learning courses for primary and secondary school students(opens in a new window)
- free classroom resources for primary schools(opens in a new window) and secondary schools(opens in a new window)
- a sunscreen poster for schools (PDF)(opens in a new window)
- a sunscreen information factsheet (PDF)(opens in a new window)
- the Achievement Program’s SunSmart policy(opens in a new window) (Note: schools will need to register for the program to gain access to these resources).
Also refer to:
- Better Health Channel – further information on sunburn(opens in a new window), skin cancer prevention in children(opens in a new window), and sun protection at the snow(opens in a new window)
- Raising Children – sun safety information for parents and carers(opens in a new window).
Shade provision
SunSmart provides advice on shade provision(opens in a new window). It includes additional resources, such as the shade guidelines and the shade comparison check, which can assist schools in determining the need for, and availability and quality of shade.
Also refer to the department’s:
Sun protection times
The daily sun protection times let schools know when sun protection is needed each day. These are available:
- via the free SunSmart app and widget(opens in a new window)
- on the SunSmart(opens in a new window) and Bureau of Meteorology(opens in a new window) websites
- in the weather section of the newspaper
Standards
Updated