Be Aware - of the benefits of Sun Safety

Fact Sheets

• Canadian Cancer Society Sun Sense
  Comprehensive resources aimed to reduce your risk of acquiring skin cancer. It includes information on the following:
  • The UV Index
    
  • Vitamin D
    
  • Indoor Tanning (artificial tanning)
    
• Cancer Prevention
  Information on skin cancer and how to prevent it is provided.
• Environment Canada UV Index and Sun Protection
  Information on the UV Index including quizzes, resources and games is included. Employees can take these materials home to their family.

Posters

Below are posters available at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. To order these or other resources contact Health Connection at 1-877-721-7520 or click www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

• Sun Safety Poster
  A poster that lists ways to protect yourself while working or playing in the sun.
• Let’s Work at Sun Safety
  This poster contains key messages for protection of outdoor workers.

Brochures

Below are brochures available at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. To order these or other resources contact Health Connection at 1-877-721-7520 or click www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

Canadian Cancer Society
A number of sun safety brochures that can be ordered directly from the Canadian Cancer Society.

• Made in the Shade: Sun Protection
  A pamphlet that provides tips on how to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.
• Sunsense. Preventing Skin Cancer
  A pamphlet that provides information on skin cancer risk factors and sun protective behaviours.