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The Sun Exposure Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Long sun exposure
- Lack of shade solutions
- 2. Positioning
- High outdoor temperature
- Absence of personal protection equipment
- 3. Task Execution
- Radiation
- Dehydration
- Heat stroke
- 4. Rest Breaks
- Poor hydration
- Lack of rest areas
- 5. Continuation of Work
- Increased sun exposure
- Working during peak UV hours
- 6. Storage and Clean Up
- Sun glare
- Hot tools or equipment handling
- 7. Site Maintenance
- Unprotected skin
- Lack of sun protective clothing
- 8. Post-maintenance Checks
- Extended time under direct sunlight
- Infrequent breaks
- 9. Work Evaluation/Debrief
- Long periods in heat
- Limited access to shade
- 10. Transporting Materials
- Exposure during vehicle operation
- Sun entering through windows
- 11. Job Setup & Closure
- Working in summer months
- Lack of regular drink breaks
- 12. Final Inspections
- Not wearing hat/glasses
- Inadequate sunscreen use
- 13. Report Writing
- Exposure on sunny days
- Periods without protective eyewear
- 14. Equipment Returns
- Handling hot equipment
- No shaded storage areas
- 15. Staff Communication/Mtg
- Standing in direct sunlight
- Lack of sun awareness training