Sun protection indoors is just as important as sun protection outdoors.
Practicing Sun Smart strategies outdoors is essential to protect your skin from harmful UV radiation. But what about sun protection indoors? The Window Tinting to Reduce UV Exposure Factsheet explains sun exposure indoors, and how window tinting and sun safe habits can prevent skin cancer. Designed for anyone to use, this factsheet is suitable for clinics, schools, health and community centers, and workplaces.
Protecting your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation reduces your risk of developing skin cancer.
Every year, about 350 Queenslanders die from skin cancer, yet it is almost totally preventable. In Queensland, your skin can burn in as little as 10 minutes of sun exposure.
Readers will Discover:
How UV radiation passes through different types of glass, including car windscreens, side windows and home or building glass
How tinting improves protection
Practical sun safety tips for long drives including sunscreen use and protective clothing.
