Sun Exposure Documents 765/24/25 - Documents (pdf, 1.33 Mb)

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This FOI release comprises occupational health and safety educational materials from Defence's Occupational Health and Safety branch, specifically a sun protection guide produced by the Department of Defence. The documents outline the "Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide" sun safety framework and provide guidance on UV radiation risks, skin cancer prevention, and early detection. The materials reference Australia's elevated skin cancer incidence rates and recommend sun protection when UV index reaches 3 or above, with particular emphasis on alpine regions and reflective surfaces. The guide directs personnel to monitor the SunSmart UV Alert via the Bureau of Meteorology website and encourages regular skin self-examination. No redactions are evident in the released material. These are routine workplace health promotion documents rather than operational, procurement, or capability-related defence materials.