Download SUN SAFETY

A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO
SUN SAFETY
PROTECT
YOUR
STUDENTS
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WHAT IS UV?
15-20 MINUTES
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of radiation that
is produced by the sun. UV is invisible, and there
are three distinct types: UVA, UVB and UVC rays.
of unprotected sun exposure,
without skin reddening or
burning per day, should be
sufficient for most people to
produce the required
Vitamin D levels.
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UVA rays contribute to skin burning, skin cancer and premature ageing.
They have a longer wavelength, which means they are able to penetrate
deeper into the base layer of the skin.
Sun light...
...boosts the immune
system and stimulates
our metabolism
UVB rays are the primary cause of sunburn and also contribute to skin
cancer. UVB rays have a much shorter wavelength and burns the outer
layer of the skin.
Lastly, UVC radiation is blocked by the ozone layer whilst UVA and UVB
reaches the earth’s surface.
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Artificial
Solar
Increases oxygen levels...
...in the cells and is
essential for building
strong bones & teeth
Visible Light
• UV Burns
• Skin Cancer
• Sunburn
• Skin Cancer
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Sunburn
Wrinkling
Premature Ageing
Skin Cancer
• Potential Harm
What is Sunburn?
Sunburn is a clear sign that the DNA in the skin cells has been damaged
by too much UV radiation from the sun. You can’t feel UV rays – the heat
from the sun comes from infrared rays, which can’t burn you. This is why
people can still burn on cool days.
Getting painful sunburn, just once every 2 years, can triple
your risk of melanoma skin cancer.2
Source1 : Professor Andrew Wright, Consultant Dermatologist, Skin Cancer and Outdoor Workers; A guide for employers
Source2 : http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer
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Human skin contains...
...melanin which helps
block damaging UV rays
that penetrate our skin
Remember…in larger doses
UV LIGHT CAN
DAMAGE OUR SKIN,
producing burns, skin
ageing, cell mutations
and even skin cancer.
THE RISKS
Over- exposure to the sun during childhood can affect the risk of melanoma later in life.3 When parents, teachers and
other role models use sun protection such as hats, shade, sunscreen and clothing, children are more likely to use these
sun protection methods too. Therefore it’s vital to establish good sun protection habits early on in life.
Sun exposure in the first 15 years of life contributes significantly to the lifetime
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risk of skin cancer.
Students are at school or college five out of seven days a week at times when
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UV rays are high.
Students spend an average of 1.5 hours outside per school day, more if involved
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in sports and outdoor activities.
SCHOOLS OBLIGATION
Schools have a responsibility to ensure that pupils are protected from
exposure to UV rays from the sun, and the National Institute for Clinical
Excellence (NICE) guidelines for skin cancer prevention recommend that
schools “develop, implement and monitor a specially tailored policy to
ensure people are protected as much as possible.”
Source3: Cancer Research UK, Source4: SKCIN
MAKE SUN SAFETY PART OF YOUR CURRICULUM
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BEST PRACTICE
THE SUN SAFE RULES:
When outside during break and lunch times...
... follow the 5S approach, for optimum protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
DON’T FORGET
DRINK water regularly
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BEST PRACTICE
WHEN IS PROTECTION REQUIRED:
Adopted by the World Health Organisation, the UV Index tells you on a daily basis what the UV levels are and when
sun protection measures are required.
1-2
3-5
6-7
8-10
11+
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
VERY HIGH
EXTREMELY HIGH
No protection required
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REQUI
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3
O
TECTIO
Protection required
Extra protection required
Students need to be protected as soon as the
UV INDEX REACHES 3, NOT JUST
WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING.
TO FIND OUT THE DAILY UV LEVEL VISIT:
WWW.METOFFICE.GOV.UK
BECOME SUN SAFE
Schools and colleges can play a significant role in changing
behaviours through education in two simple steps:
1. Develop and implement a policy to ensure people are protected
as much as possible, follow the 5S approch and communicate this
to students during lessons and activities and inform parents of how
they can help support and reinforce the message at home.
2. Promote the UV index and explain how this can be used
to identify when sun protection is required.
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SPF50 RANGE
UP TO
50x
YOUR SKIN’S
NATURAL
PROTECTION
BASED ON SKIN TYPE EACH STUDENT HAS
AN AVERAGE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT...
...THEY CAN BE EXPOSED TO UV BEFORE IT'S DANGEROUS (usually around 15mins)
RECOMMENDED & SAFEST OPTION
•Higher level of protection
•Re-apply every 2-3 hours for continuous protection
•Compensates for improper use
IF UNSURE OF CORRECT USAGE, USE HIGHEST FACTOR AVAILABLE!
Stokoderm® Sun Protect 50 PURE
SPF
50
SILICONE
UV Skin Protection Lotion
UVA | UVB | UVC
•Suitable for use on children aged 6 months+
•Broad spectrum sunscreen with UVB
and UVA protection
•Absorbs quickly and easily into the skin
•Clinically proven to improve skin hydration
•Perfume-free, water-resistant and sweat - resistant
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SPF30 RANGE
UP TO
30x
YOUR SKIN’S
NATURAL
PROTECTION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST ONE
TEASPOON OF SUNSCREEN MUST BE APPLIED
TO EACH CHILD’S ARM, LEG, FRONT OF BODY, BACK OF BODY
AND FACE (INCLUDING EARS AND NECK)
Source: British Association of Dermatologists
ALTERNATIVE OPTION WHEN
APPLIED CORRECTLY
•High level of protection
•Re-apply every 2-3 hours for continuous protection
•If not applied properly the protection is lower
ISSUES
In most cases sun cream is not applied properly
or frequently enough to offer the recommended
level of protection.
IF IT'S USED PROPERLY & FREQUENTLY, SPF30 IS ALSO SUFFICIENT PROTECTION FOR A STUDENT!
Stokoderm® Sun Protect 30 PURE
SPF
30
UV Skin Protection Cream
UVA | UVB | UVC
•Suitable for use on children aged 3 years+
•Broad spectrum sunscreen for with UVB
and UVA protection
•Absorbs quickly and easily into the skin
•Perfume-free, dye-free and water-resistant
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HER
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FOR NURSERIES & PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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SUN PROTECTION
TEACH SUN SAFETY WITH DEB’S SUN HEROES:
Educate and promote sun safety to children in a fun, interactive way with the Sun Heroes.
Did you know?
40
%
OF SCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE ARRIVED HOME
WITH SUNBURN SUSTAINED FROM SCHOOL
SUN HEROES
SCHOOL
Source: SKCIN
SUN PROTECTION RANGE:
UVA protection • Sun protection factor of 50 (SPF 50) • Perfume-free, water-resistant and sweat-resistant
sun lotion • Suitable for use on children aged 6 months+ • Ultra sensitive formula
Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 PURE 100ML Tube
Stock code: SPC100ML
Case Qty: 12
•Handy 100ml tube for trips
and days out
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Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 PURE 1L Cartridge
Stock code: SPC1L
Case Qty: 6
• Provides 1000 shots per cartridge
Sun Heroes 1L Dispenser
Stock code:
SUNHRO1LDS
Case Qty: Each
• Use with SPC1L cartridge
FOR NURSERIES & PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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SUPPORT MATERIALS
Various tools are available free of charge to help you implement a sun safe policy in your school, these include policy
templates and fun Sun Heroes activities for the classroom.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN
•Teachers Guide to Sun Safety
•Sun Safe Policy Template
•Sun Safe Letter Template
•Sun Heroes ‘How To’ Video
•Sun Heroes Activity Book
•Posters and Stickers
HER
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SUN INFORMATION PACK
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SU N HE ROE
SUN HEROES
SCHOOL
SU N SA FE
T Y RU LES
SLI P • SLO
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SLA P • SLI
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For more information or to request our SUN information pack
email [email protected] or call 01773 855 177.
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SUN PROTECTION
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Did you know?
MELANOMA, THE MOST DEADLY SKIN
CANCER, IS NOW ONE OF THE MOST
COMMON CANCERS IN YOUNG ADULTS
AGED 15-34 IN THE UK?
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Educate and promote sun safety to your students by
providing sun protection on site.
Source5: SKCIN
SPF50
Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 PURE 100ML Tube
Stock code: SPC100ML
Case Qty: 12
•Ideal for students on the move
•Handy 100ml tube
Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 PURE 1L Cartridge
Stock code: SPC1L
Case Qty: 6
• 1000 shots per cartridge
• Hygienic, sealed cartridge
to prevent ingress of air
Sun Protect 1L Dispenser
Stock code:
SUN1LDSEN
Case Qty: Each
• Use with Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 or 30 PURE 1L cartridges
SPF30
Stokoderm® Sun Protect
30 PURE 100ML Tube
Stock code: SUN100ML
Case Qty: 12
•Ideal for students on the move
•Handy 100ml tube
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Stokoderm® Sun Protect
30 PURE 1L Cartridge
Stock code: SUN1L
Case Qty: 6
• 1000 shots per cartridge
• Hygienic, sealed cartridge
to prevent ingress of air
Sun Protect 1L Dispenser
Stock code:
SUN1LDSEN
Case Qty: Each
• Use with Stokoderm® Sun Protect
50 or 30 PURE 1L Cartridges
Sun Skin Safety Centre
Sun Starter Pack
Stock code: SSCSUN1EN
Case Qty: Each
• Use with Deb Sun Protect 1L cartridges
•Key facts about skin cancer
•UV index display
•1L UV dispenser & mirror
Stock code: SSCSUNSP
Case Qty: Each
ALL-IN-ONE KIT CONTAINING
•1x SUN Safety Centre with key facts about skin cancer
•UV index display
•1L Sun dispenser, Sun Protect 30 PURE 1L cartridge
& mirror
•Support and educational literature
SUPPORT MATERIAL
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Various tools are available to help you implement a sun safe policy in your establishment, these include policy
templates, a guide to teaching sun safety and various awareness posters.
For more information or to request our SUN information pack
email [email protected] or call 01773 855 177.
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