AI illustrationIndustries - Painting and facades
Sun safety for painters and facade teams
White walls reflect the sun back at the painter. Painters and facade teams work on scaffolds against light walls that reflect UV, often on north-facing elevations in full sun.
Where the exposure comes from
- Light facades reflect UV onto face and neck
- Scaffold work with no shade
- Solvents and some coatings may affect sensitive skin
- Long, repetitive tasks in one position
Controls that work, in order
- Work the shaded elevation at midday
- Long sleeves, collars and brimmed hard hats
- A Sun Station at the site container
- Wash hands before applying sunscreen
- Toolbox talk on reapplying after cleaning hands
Sunscreen supports shade and clothing; it does not replace them.
Recommended for this sector
Starter Site Pack: R 2,950 a month per 25 workers
Small crews: Starter, stepping up to Standard in summer. R 3,392.50 incl. 15% VAT. Dispenser on loan, 4 L of refills a month, posters, quarterly audit visit, delivery and training refresh. 12-month term.
AI illustration- Sun Station wall dispenser installed free on loan
- Scheduled SPF 50 broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) refills
- Posters, toolbox talk and quarterly audit visit
- Free download for this sector: Toolbox talk and 5 steps poster
SPF 50
broad spectrum (UVA/UVB)
Batch + expiry
on every pack, checkable online
Made in SA
for Health Brands SA (Pty) Ltd
Sun Stations
installed free on loan with a Site Pack
Questions from this sector
Does sunscreen affect paint finish?
Apply sunscreen with clean hands and let it settle before handling surfaces; wash hands before fine work. Gloves help where the task allows.
Is sun protection a legal duty?
Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requires employers to provide a working environment that is safe and without risk to health, as far as reasonably practicable. Solar UV is a recognised occupational hazard, so it belongs in the risk assessment. This is general information, not legal advice.
Protect your outdoor team this week
Start with a free UV risk assessment: about five minutes, an instant score, ranked actions and a branded PDF for your safety file.