LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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Wear UV filtered sun glasses whenever possible.
Consider starting your work day earlier to avoid peak
UV periods during the day.
Consider task rotation of crew members between sun
and shade work areas.
Take frequent breaks to avoid heat exhaustion.
For more information, refer to the UV index and sun safety page
on the ECCC website.
Table 3: UV Index and Protective Actions
UV INDEX SITUATION INDEX PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
11+ Extreme Take full precaution, unprotected
skin will be damaged and can burn
in minutes
Avoid sun exposure between 11am–3pm
Cover up, wear appropriate PPE and
use sunscreen
8-10 Very High Extra precaution required,
unprotected skin will be damaged
and can burn quickly
Avoid sun exposure between
11am-3pm
Seek shade, cover up, wear appropriate
PPE and use sunscreen
6-7 High Protection required, skin can be
damaged and can burn
Cover up exposed skin with appropriate
PPE and use sunscreen
3-5 Moderate Take precaution by covering up with
appropriate PPE and sunscreen
1-2 Low Minimal sun protection required
If outside for more than one hour,
cover up with appropriate PPE and
use sunscreen
(Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2018)
ACTION!
Discuss with crew: Consider sun protection strategies including clothing,
work schedules and articles of the body to protect e.g. lips.
