Workplace UV compliance system
Protecting People. Preventing Risk. Saving Lives.
South African outdoor workers face some of the strongest UV in the world. SUN PROTECTION™ gives employers one system for it: policy, training, behaviour, monitoring, screening support and SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen.
- Skin cancer, men
- 2nd
- most common cancer type (BCC), NCR 2024
- Occupational UV
- 1 in 3
- non-melanoma skin cancer deaths linked to outdoor work (WHO/ILO)
- Summer midday UV
- 11+
- WHO "extreme" band, common across SA on clear days
Sources: National Cancer Registry 2024 (via CANSA); WHO and ILO, 2023.
Start here
Three free tools for employers
Workplace UV risk assessment
Five steps, about five minutes. A risk rating, ranked actions and a PDF for the health and safety file.
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Employer ROI calculator
Cost per worker per month with VAT, savings we can count, and the compliance value we leave out of the sum.
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Framework and print-ready downloads
Posters, brochures, toolbox talk, policy template, risk form and supervisor checklist.
Open →Why it is different
We do not sell sunscreen. We help you run a compliant sun protection programme.
Most suppliers compete on price per tube. Employers need something else: a defensible programme that reduces health risk and stands up to an audit. SUN PROTECTION™ brings every element together under one standard.
Compliance first
Policy, risk assessment and records aligned with your OHS duties.
Behaviour that sticks
Five visual steps that supervisors can check in seconds.
Measured outcomes
Quarterly scorecards on usage, training and participation.
The range
One master brand, five systems
Every product carries the SUN PROTECTION™ mark plus its variant. Choose the system that fits your workforce.
SUN PROTECTION PRO™
The core workplace system
Corporate, construction, logistics and every outdoor workforce
Explore PRO →SUN PROTECTION WORKSAFE™
Extreme-exposure industrial programme
Mining, heavy construction, road works and high-reflection environments
Explore WORKSAFE →SUN PROTECTION CLINICAL™
Healthcare and sensitive-skin programme
Healthcare workers, pharmacies, dermatology and occupational health practices
Explore CLINICAL →SUN PROTECTION INITIATIVE™
Government, ESG and sponsorship programme
Municipalities, provincial departments, public-health campaigns and corporate social investment
Explore INITIATIVE →SUN PROTECTION GLOBAL™
Africa and export layer
SADC first, then wider African and international markets
Explore GLOBAL →
Occupational-grade sunscreen
- SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB), non-greasy lotion for every skin tone
- Batch code and expiry on every pack, with an online batch check at /info
- 150, 200 and 250 ml tubes, 1 L pump dispensers, refills and station packs
Workplace Compliance Framework
Five pillars. One standard.
The product behind the product: a structured programme you can implement, audit and improve.
Policy
Law and compliance
A written Workplace Sun Protection Policy that sets employer and worker responsibilities, risk assessment method, controls and review dates, aligned with the general duties in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (and the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 on mines).
Learn more →Education
Training
Short, practical training for every level: worker awareness, supervisor certification and Train-the-Trainer, with facilitator guides, workbooks and certificates of attendance.
Learn more →5-Step behaviour
Simple and enforceable
Five visual actions that crews remember and supervisors can check at a glance: shade, clothing, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Learn more →Monitoring
Measure and improve
Quarterly audits, employer assessment questions and a KPI set (usage, participation, incidents) that show the programme is working and where to improve.
Learn more →SCAN
Screening support
An optional skin-check pathway that gives workers educational guidance and tells them when to see a professional, with referral into clinical care. Individual results are never shared with employers.
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The 5-Step system
Simple actions every worker remembers
- 1
Slip into shade
Use natural or built shade for breaks and, where possible, for tasks during the hours of highest UV, usually 10:00 to 15:00. Move portable shade with the crew.
- 2
Slop on protective clothing
Long sleeves and long trousers in closely woven or UPF 50+ rated fabric. Collars cover the neck. Choose light, breathable fabrics for heat.
- 3
Slap on a hat
A broad-brimmed hat, or a hard-hat brim with a neck flap where hard hats are required, shades the face, ears and neck.
- 4
Slop on sunscreen
Apply SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen generously about 15 minutes before going outside. Reapply at least every 2 hours, and after sweating heavily or towelling.
- 5
Slide on sunglasses
Wrap-around sunglasses or safety eyewear with a rated UV filter (for example EN ISO 12312-1 or AS/NZS 1067) protect the eyes from direct and reflected UV.
Industries
Built for South Africa's outdoor sectors
Mining
Sun protection for mining operations
Construction
Construction site UV protection
Transport and logistics
Sun safety for transport and logistics teams
Municipal and public sector
Sun protection for municipal workforces
Agriculture
Sun safety for farms and agricultural workers
Events and outdoor services
Sun protection for events and outdoor service teams
Credibility
Built on evidence, not slogans
We build on published guidance and we only state what we can back up.
WHO and ILO guidance
Controls follow WHO UV Index guidance and the WHO/ILO call to protect outdoor workers.
South African data
In 2024 the National Cancer Registry recorded 8 730 basal cell carcinomas in men and 7 101 in women.
Traceable product
Every pack carries a batch code and expiry date you can check online, with Health Brands SA named as the responsible party.
Clear about claims
We state exactly what the product is: SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB). No borrowed logos, no medical claims.
Site Packs
Start where you are
Monthly subscriptions per 25 workers, 12-month term, dispenser on loan. Prices exclude VAT; the VAT-inclusive amount is shown.
Starter
Entry point for a crew of up to 25 workers
R2,950 a month per 25 workers excl. VAT (R3,392.50 incl.)
- Stainless wall dispenser on loan
- 4 L of SPF 50 refills a month
- 5 Steps and reapply posters
- Quarterly audit visit and training refresh
- Scheduled delivery
Standard
Crews outdoors for most of the shift
R5,450 a month per 25 workers excl. VAT (R6,267.50 incl.)
- Everything in Starter
- 10 L of SPF 50 refills a month
- Usage logged per site
- Quarterly report
- Top-up litres R520
Full Compliance
All-day outdoor crews, full 2-hourly reapplication
R8,450 a month per 25 workers excl. VAT (R9,717.50 incl.)
- Everything in Standard
- 18 L a month (about 35 ml per worker-day)
- Annual Sun-Safe Workplace certificate included
- Priority refills
- 5% off from the fifth unit of 25 workers
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is SUN PROTECTION™?
A workplace UV compliance system for South African employers. It combines a written policy, training, the 5-Step behaviour system, monitoring, optional SCAN screening support and SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen in one programme.
Is sun protection required by South African law?
There is no UV-specific regulation, but section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requires employers to keep the workplace safe and without risk to health, as far as reasonably practicable. Solar UV is a recognised occupational hazard, so it belongs in the risk assessment and control plan. This is general information, not legal advice.
How much does a programme cost?
Site Packs cost R2,950 (Starter), R5,450 (Standard) or R8,450 (Full Compliance) a month per 25 workers, excluding VAT, on a 12-month term with the dispenser on loan. Tubes are R109 per 150 ml excluding VAT (R125.35 incl.). The online UV risk assessment is free; an on-site assessment is R4,950 for a site of up to 50 workers.
Is SCAN a medical test?
No. SCAN is screening support: it gives workers educational guidance and tells them when to see a professional. It is never a diagnosis, and individual results are never shared with employers.
What does the sunscreen claim?
SUN PROTECTION PRO is SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB), a cosmetic sunscreen for outdoor workers. Every pack shows the directions, warnings, full ingredient list, batch code and expiry date, and you can check a batch on the product information page.
Ready to protect your outdoor workforce?
Book a workplace UV assessment. We map your exposure, score your controls and give you a costed plan.