What to wear to stay protected from the sun at work. Uv protection workwear.
While working outdoors, especially in the summer, staying protected from the sun is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of workers. The sun's rays can cause damage to the skin and eyes, while high temperatures may lead to potentially fatal heatstroke. By wearing appropriate workwear with integrated UV protection, it is possibile to reduce the risk of harmful exposure and to prevent heatstroke.
The threat of UV rays:
Ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun can cause a number of health problems, including sunburn, premature skin ageing, eye damage and even the risk of developing skin cancer. For workers who spend many hours outdoors, such as construction or farm workers, or those performimg repeated and prolonged tasks outdoor in the summer, UV exposure and heat are a daily threat.
UVI Index - What is it and why is it important to know it
The Global Solar UV Index, or more simply UVI index, describes the measurement of solar ultraviolet radiation and is adopted internationally to inform and raise public awareness of the possible risks due to excessive exposure to the sun. It expresses the degree of danger of solar radiation during the sun's maximum elevation above the horizon (which is from 12 noon to 1 p.m.) and coincides on clear days with the maximum level of ultraviolet radiation. The UVI index can express values from 0 to 12, the higher the value the higher the risk from sun exposure.
