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When the UV Index reaches 3 and above, take five steps to protect yourself against sun damage.
Slip on some sun protective clothing
Slop on SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Seek shade
Slide on some sunglasses
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From May, put sun hats away
8 May 2008: Autumn leaves are falling and so are Victoria’s UV levels! So from May, Victorians can shed hats and sunscreen – for a short time at least - without worrying about the risk of skin cancer.
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Latest figures show melanoma at highest level ever in Victoria
12 March 2008: New figures from The Cancer Council Victoria show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever. Latest figures from the Victorian Cancer Registry show that in 2005, melanoma overtook lung cancer and is now the fourth most common cause of cancer in Victorians.
New solarium regulations welcomed, but Victorians still ignorant about risk
1 February 2008: As Victoria becomes the first state to crack down on the solarium industry with regulations to take effect from 1 February, new research has found that some Victorians are still ignorant about the risks of solarium use.
Sun is a deadly risk for outdoor workers says Cancer Council
20 November 2007: With an estimated 34,000 skin cancers and 200 melanomas caused by sun exposure in the workplace every year, employers and workers who work outdoors are being encouraged to work safely in the sun. Resources have been produced to help implement workplace sun protection programs, including a new online training course.
