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UV Index
Description
Recommended Protection
Sun Burn Time
0-2
No danger to the average person
Wearing a Hat and/or Sunglasses is Sufficient.
1 Hour+
3-5
Little risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure
Wear a Hat and Sunglasses. Use SPF 15+ Sunscreen.
40 Minutes
6-7
High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure
Wear a Hat and Sunglasses. Use SPF 30+ Sunscreen. Cover the body with Clothing. Avoid the Sun if Possible.
30 minutes
8-10
Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure
Wear a Hat and Sunglasses. Use SPF 30+ Sunscreen. Cover the body with Clothing. Avoid the Sun if Possible.
20 minutes
11+
Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure
Take All Precautions Possible. It is Advised to Stay Indoors.
Less Than 15 Minutes
Shelters and Shade
In the case of sun protection, throwing shade is a good thing. Block- age of direct sunlight should be incorporated whenever possible on worksites. Shade should be as close as possible to where work is oc- curring, substantial enough to cool down the body’s heat level, pro- vide adequate space for all resting employees and make water readily available. If your site lacks built-in refuge from trees or buildings, create it. From large pop-up shelters to light-blocking umbrellas,
there are plenty of quick and easy-to-deploy options available.
Alsie Nelson’s dedication to mitigating the risk of temperature stress on the job has helped propel Ergodyne into one of the most respected thought leaders in the category. In her role as Senior Product Manager, Nelson helps drive the company’s constant flow of innovative temperature stress solutions in addition to its indus- try-leading education initiatives.
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