CREST Restaurant Insurance Tips: Staying Safe In The Sun
- Wear on sun-protective clothing.
- Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen.
- Cover your head with a sun hat.
- Protect your eyes with quality sunglasses.
- Shade yourself from the sun whenever possible.
- Sunlight exposure is highest during the summer and between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Workers are exposed to UV radiation even on cloudy days.
- Many drugs and medications increase sensitivity to sunlight and the risk of sunburn. These include thiazides, diuretics, tetracycline, doxycycline, sulfa antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.
- Consider a sun and heat safety policy and include responsibilities in job descriptions.
- Sync scheduled breaks with times when sunlight exposure is greatest, and provide shade, water and protective equipment.
- Provide your workers with practical information, resources and training.
- Schedule employee screenings and encourage self-exams for sunburn and skin cancer.
