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Sun safety for construction sites
Slabs, roofs and steel reflect UV straight back at your crew. Construction crews spend most of the day outdoors on surfaces that reflect UV. Sun safety fits straight into the PPE, induction and toolbox-talk routines you already run.
Where the exposure comes from
- Roof and slab work with high reflection from concrete and steel
- Short-term sites where permanent shade is rare
- Subcontractor crews with mixed PPE standards
- Peak pour and lift work during summer middays
Controls that work, in order
- Portable shade that moves with the crew
- Hard-hat brims and neck flaps as standard issue
- Sun safety in induction and the weekly toolbox talk
- A Sun Station at the site office, gate and change rooms
- Sun protection written into site rules for subcontractors
Sunscreen supports shade and clothing; it does not replace them.
Recommended for this sector
Standard Site Pack: R 5,450 a month per 25 workers
Most of the shift outdoors: about 19 ml per worker-day from 10 L a month. R 6,267.50 incl. 15% VAT. Everything in Starter with 10 L of refills a month and usage logged per site. 12-month term.
AI illustration- Sun Station wall dispenser installed free on loan
- Scheduled SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) refills
- Posters, toolbox talk and quarterly audit visit
- Free download for this sector: Construction toolbox talk and supervisor checklist
SPF 50
broad spectrum (UVA/UVB)
Batch + expiry
on every pack, checkable online
Made in SA
for Health Brands SA (Pty) Ltd
Sun Stations
installed free on loan with a Site Pack
Questions from this sector
Is sunscreen PPE?
Sunscreen is one layer of protection, used with shade, clothing, hats and eyewear. Treat it as part of the PPE and hygiene provisions in your site plan, not as the only control.
How do we cover subcontractors?
Write the sun protection requirements into site rules and subcontractor agreements, and put a Sun Station on site so every worker has access.
Is sun protection a legal duty?
Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requires employers to provide a working environment that is 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. This is general information, not legal advice.
Protect your outdoor team this week
Start with a free UV risk assessment: about five minutes, an instant score, ranked actions and a branded PDF for your safety file.