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UV and Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers
A practical, visual awareness course on solar UV radiation for people who work outdoors. Learn why the sun is a serious workplace hazard, how to read the UV Index, the WHS duty to control UV exposure and how to apply the SunSmart hierarchy of controls, from rescheduling and shade through to sun-protective clothing, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses. Includes diagrams, a real on-site decision scenario, quick self-checks and law tailored to your state or territory.
Also relevant for: Farm and Rural, Construction and Trades, Electrical, Mining and FIFO, Plumbing and Gas, Warehouse, Transport and Logistics
What You Will Learn
- Explain why solar UV radiation is a serious workplace hazard and how it damages skin and eyes
- Interpret the UV Index and identify when sun protection is required (a UV level of 3 or above)
- Describe the WHS duty to manage the risk of UV exposure to outdoor workers so far as is reasonably practicable
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce UV exposure, from rescheduling and shade to sun-protective PPE
- Select and correctly use sun-protective clothing, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses that meet the relevant Australian Standards
Course Content
Final Assessment: 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Outdoor workers, supervisors and leading hands in construction, agriculture, grounds and landscaping, transport, utilities and any role that spends time in the sun.
Sources and Legal References
This course is aligned to 21 official sources. Legal and regulatory references checked between 31 August 2026 and 1 November 2026.
Sources and Further Reading
This course draws on the following official sources. Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationOccupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)As at 31/08/2026
- Regulator guidanceSafe Work Australia, Working in the sunAs at 31/08/2026
- Australian StandardAS/NZS 1067As at 03/09/2026
- Australian StandardAS/NZS 2604As at 03/09/2026
- Australian StandardAS/NZS 4399As at 03/09/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (ACT)As at 31/10/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW)As at 01/11/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT)As at 31/10/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld)As at 31/10/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)As at 13/09/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas)As at 31/10/2026
- LegislationOccupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic)As at 01/11/2026
- LegislationWork Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA)As at 31/10/2026
Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It raises awareness of solar UV and sun safety and does not issue a unit of competency. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose or treat skin conditions, and it is not a substitute for your workplace's own UV exposure risk assessment or for any accredited or licensed training your role requires.
$39.00
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$39.00 per seat, inc GST
Total inc GST$195.00
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What You Get
Certificate of Completion
This is to certify that
Sample Learner
has successfully completed
UV and Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers
All learning modules and the final assessment
Scan the QR code, or enter certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 at workproof.com.au/verify
Kam Askari
Director, Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd
This is a certificate of completion of a non-accredited professional development course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, a VET statement of attainment, a competency card, a licence, or evidence of competency. It is issued by Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd, which is not a Registered Training Organisation.
Sample layout. Certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 verifies as Hazardous Manual Tasks and Manual Handling Safety.
- Certificate verified by its ID
- 100% online, self-paced
- Six months of access
Bought for yourself: six months of access from the day you pay. Team seat: six months from the day the worker activates their code.
Level: Beginner
