UV Exposure and heat illness guide helping to keep organised sport and physical activity safe, healthy and fun for all

Organization: Government of Australia

Year: 2020

This guide outlines practical steps to create a safe and enjoyable environment for participation in sport and physical activity. The guide will assist you to: ensure a balanced approach to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure to reduce the health risks associated with overexposure (such as permanent skin damage, eye damage and skin cancer) and maintain adequate vitamin D levels protect participants from heat-related illness and injury create your own guidelines that are flexible, achievable and relevant to your sport or activity, which in turn may help to increase participation and improve performance.