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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) constitutes a significant health risk to people, with the sun being the main source of UVR for most.
Description of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), its sources and advice on protection from exposure.
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
This page summarises Chapter 13 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on solar radiation and public health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard:...
A form of IP that extends the protection of patented active ingredients present in pharmaceutical or plant protection products.
Guidance for businesses.
A study on a range of products which were promoted for reducing the risk of catching COVID-19.
This page advises those working with children on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for. This is part of the guidance for the hazard: heat.
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