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More than 95% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the UV radiation. UV is a major workplace hazard that must be reduced as much as possible.
SunSmart delivers a range of online and in-person UV safety trainings and education that can be tailored to workplaces across Victoria, whether your workforce is indoors, outdoors or a mix of both.
Feedback from training sessions shows high participant satisfaction, with 96% finding the information useful, 95% engaged throughout, and 93% learning something new about skin cancer prevention and education.
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UV safety training sessions for outdoor workers
Tailored for outdoor workers, these training sessions can be adapted to a mix of work types and settings.
Standard UV safety training session
A focus on UV as an OHS hazard, UV risk assessment and reduction, skin cancer prevention and early detection. Resources for employers and workers are provided.
Time: 60 minutes
Cost: $550 (+ $50 for each additional half hour)
UV safety training session with skin damage viewer
A focus on UV as an OHS hazard, UV risk assessment and reduction, skin cancer prevention and early detection. Also includes personal risk assessment using the skin damage viewer. Resources for employers and workers are provided.
Time: 90 minutes (60 minutes training plus 30 minutes skin damage viewer). Allow 1–2 minutes per person in the viewer.
Cost: $600 (+ $50 for each additional half hour)
UV safety toolbox talk
Developed specifically for the construction audience but also suitable for other outdoor workplaces
A 10–15 minute Toolbox Talk on UV, how to protect yourself when working outdoors and checking for skin cancer. This condensed UV safety talk includes an exhibition display for the remainder of the hour featuring sun protection items, information, an opportunity for Q&A with the SunSmart educator and the skin damage viewer.
Time: 60 minutes (10–15 minute talk plus 45–50 minute display, one-on-one Q&A opportunity and skin damage viewer). Allow 1–2 minutes per person in the viewer.
Cost: $550 (+ $50 for each additional half hour)
UV safety training webinar
An online session with a focus on UV as an OHS hazard, UV risk controls, skin cancer prevention and early detection.
Time: 60 minutes
Cost: $550
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Education and training for Health & Safety professionals
Education and training for Health & Safety professionals to address UV radiation hazards in the workplace.
Education and training
SunSmart provides tailored education and training options for Health & Safety professionals at working groups, network meetings and safety forums – in-person or via webinar. Policy and best practice support is also available.
Please contact SunSmart for a tailored session depending on the needs of your workplace. Call: (03) 9514 6419 or email: sunsmartworkplace@cancervic.org.au
Time: 20–90+ minutes
Cost: No fee
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Mixed training sessions for indoor and/or outdoor workers
Training sessions that can be tailored for a workplace that has indoor and/or outdoor workers.
SunSmart exhibition display
An exhibition display featuring sun protection items, information, an opportunity for one-on-one Q&A with a SunSmart educator and the skin damage viewer
Time: 60 minutes minimum. Allow 1–2 minutes per person in the viewer.
Cost: $550 (+ $50 for each additional half hour)
UV safety training webinar
An online session with a focus on UV as an OHS hazard, UV risk controls, skin cancer prevention and early detection.
Time: 60 minutes
Cost: $550
Health and safety professionals' education and training
SunSmart presents to health and safety professionals at working groups, network meetings and safety forums to help you feel confident to address UV radiation hazards in your workplace. Policy and best practice support is also available. Please contact SunSmart so we can tailor something suitable for your needs. Call (03) 9514 6419 or email. Please note: these sessions are also available via webinar.
Time: 20–90+ minutes
Cost: No fee
SunSmart lunch and learn session
The session includes:
- understanding UV radiation
- the good and the bad of UV exposure
- how to protect from UV harm
- how to check for skin cancer
- seeing any hidden UV damage in the skin damage viewer.
Time: 60 minutes (30 minute presentation + 30 minutes skin damage viewer). Allow 1–2 minutes per person in the viewer.
Cost: $550 (+ $50 for each additional half hour)
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Training for early childhood and teachers
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Additional information for sessions
- SunSmart does not offer a skin check service. The skin damage viewer allows participants to view hidden sun damage on their face and hands but does not detect or diagnose cancer.
- The skin damage viewer only works inside and requires access to power.
- Suggested attendee numbers for in-person sessions is 30 participants. If you have more, consider booking multiple sesions for best engagement.
- Additional travel and accommodation fees may apply for regional and rural sessions.
- Please note that cancellations with five days of a scheduled session will incur a 50% administration fee.
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