Sun Safety and UV Toolbox Talk
Outdoor workers get far more sun than most people, and skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in construction. UV damage adds up every day, even when it is cloudy or cool. Protecting your skin takes a few seconds and is the easiest win of the day.
Takes about 5 minutes.
Key points to read out
- Check the UV index. When it is 3 or above, sun protection is needed.
- Use broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Put it on 20 minutes before going out and reapply every 2 hours.
- Wear long sleeved shirts with a collar and long pants. Light, loose fabrics keep you cool too.
- Fit a brim and neck flap to your hard hat.
- Wear safety glasses that block UV, preferably wrap around.
- UV reflects off concrete, metal roofs, water and sand, so you get more than you think.
- Use shade for breaks and set up shade over fixed work areas where you can.
- Check your skin regularly. See a doctor about any new spot or one that changes shape, size or color.
Questions to ask the crew
- What is the UV index today?
- Where is the sunscreen kept on this site?
- When did you last reapply?
- Has anyone noticed a spot on their skin that has changed?
Sign-in sheet
Print this page or download the sign-in sheet. Or run it in the app and the crew signs on the phone.
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Get it signed
Run this talk in the app. The crew signs on your phone and you get a dated attendance record as a PDF.