Jaime Schell, Chief Business Officer, MoleMap
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation remains one of the most overlooked workplace safety issues, particularly for outdoor and field-based workers in construction, agriculture, mining, and utilities. While the sun’s impact on health is well-known, the regulatory, clinical, and organisational implications of UV exposure are often underestimated.
This session explores guidance and employer obligations, reviews the clinical science behind UV exposure, and examines what a proactive, prevention-first approach looks like in today’s workplace. Leaders will discuss how to translate medical data, legal standards, and workforce engagement into tangible safety outcomes that protect employees and reduce organisational liability.
Key Takeaways:
- Clarify what “reasonably practicable” means for UV exposure management under WHS legislation and how it applies to your workforce.
- Learn the biological and medical impacts of UV exposure, including cumulative dose risks, and how to integrate these insights into policy and training.
- Explore how leadership visibility, consistent messaging, and safety culture drive stronger compliance and worker engagement in UV protection.
- Understand industry-specific diagnostic rates from the tens of thousands of skin checks across workforces in ANZ and explore organisational case studies.
