Why Become a Sun Safe Workplace?

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Employee Training

Over-exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause skin cancer and heat illness. Simple practices can help to prevent skin cancer and heat illness.

This 45-minute training video is for anyone who lives, works, or recreates under the sun. It covers the effects of solar radiation, factors that increase risk for heat illness and skin cancer, practicing sun safety at work, sunscreen, and first aid.

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Sun Safety Resources

Resources for workplace sun safety policy and practices implementation include sample sun safety policies, downloadable print materials, new information on skin cancer prevention and early detection, and answers to your questions about sun safety at work.

Training Program

Worksite Tools

Sample Policies

Use these examples to create or expand your workplace sun safety policy.

Info for Managers

Use these info sheets to answer burning questions related to implementing sun safety in the workplace.

Info for Employees

Use these articles, FAQs, and tips in your workplace wellness and safety newsletters, emails, websites, kiosks, and electronic bulletin boards to reach employees.

Social Media Posts

Use or edit these sample posts for your organization’s social media needs.

Graphics

Use these graphics to enhance your newsletters, electronic bulletin boards, and social media content. Also, the posters and tip cards in the Educational Materials section can be used as graphics.

Go Sun Smart logo (color)

Educational Materials

Each of the Go Sun Smart at Work materials below are available for download and print for use to train employees about sun safety.

Posters

Heat and UV Exposure Poster

Poster that discusses the effects of harmful radiation from the sun.

Sweat on your Brow Poster

Poster that brings awareness to hydration.

Cover Up for Safety's Sake - Grace

Grace's list of sun safety supplies shows outdoor workers what they can use to protect themselves from the sun every day.

Cover Up for Safety's Sake - Javier

Javier's list of sun safety supplies shows outdoor workers what they can use to protect themselves from the sun every day.

Eye Poster

Poster that highlights areas that melnoma develops on Black/African American people.

Low Risk, But Not No Risk Poster

Collage of people of color that conveys that skin cancer can happen to anyone.

Bob Marley (Check Your Body For Signs)

A quick, message on the importance of doing self-check skin exams so you could catch skin cancer early.

What's In Your Toolbelt Poster

A helpful reminder about sun safety supplies that employees can bring with them for sun protection.

Hat Scale Poster

A scale shows employees which types of hats are good, better, and best for shielding them from the sun's rays.

Real Men Wear Sunscreen Poster

Manny helps outdoor workers remember that sunscreen may be important for them year-round.

"Look Where the Sun Don't Shine!"

Frank’s story reminds outdoor workers to exam all of their skin regularly for changes.

Everyone, Everywhere Poster

Patrice reminds outdoor workers that being in a vehicle for long stretches of time does not fully protect them from the sun’s rays.

Cover Up for Safety's Sake Poster

Terry's list of sun safety supplies shows outdoor workers what they can use to protect themselves from the sun every day.

Check Yourself Out! Poster

Photo instructions for conducting a step-by-step skin self-exam at home.

The Road Map to Sun Safety Poster

Road sign graphics alert employees to the sun safety precautions they can take on the job - English

The Road Map to Sun Safety Poster - Spanish

Road sign graphics alert employees to the sun safety precautions they can take on the job - Spanish

Don't Fry Reapply Poster

A quick, easy-to-remember message to reapply sunscreen.

Reapply Sunscreen Poster

Colorful icons show when to reapply sunscreen.

Check Your Skin for Sun Damage

This poster provides quick and easy steps for how to perform skin checks on yourself, and shows examples of what to look for when doing these skin checks.