Sun & Heat Safety
SUMMER SUN SAFETY TIPS Shade
Seek shade under an umbrella or tree to reduce your risk of skin cancer and to stay cool.
Clothing
You should wear protective clothing, including long-sleeved shirt, long pants and skirts that provide protection from the sun.
Clothes that are made from tightly woven material provide the best coverage.
Hat
Wear a hat with a brim for the most beneficial protection from the sun.
Your hat should shade your face, ears and the back of your neck.
Avoid straw hats that contain holes that let sunlight through.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce your risk of cataracts.
Glasses that block both UVA and UVB rays are the best choice.
Sunscreen
Apply prior to sun exposure
Use broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15.
It should be reapplied every 2 hours.
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Heatstroke (aka: sunstroke) and Heat Exhaustion are illnesses caused by exposure to extreme heat. Heat exhaustion can progress into heatstroke. If not treated immediately, heatstroke can damage multiple organs/systems, including the brain and nervous system, circulatory system, lungs, liver, kidneys, digestive tract, and muscles.
Remember, drink plenty of fluids, especially water, when working or playing in the sun and heat! Cool off frequently, and try to avoid being outside during the heat of the day!
In 2019, the FDA proposed updated regulatory requirements for most sunscreen products in the United States. Some important aspects of this new proposal include:
⢠Differentiating the two types of sunscreens:
⢠Requiring new sunscreen product labels to assist consumers in identifying key information, including the active ingredients, on the front of the package to bring sunscreen in line with other OTC drugs; plus, a notification on the front label addressing skin aging and skin cancer with regard to sunscreens; and revised formats for SPF, broad spectrum, and water resistance.
⢠Proposing that products that combine sunscreens with insect repellents are not GRASE.
