Sun Safety

What is sunburn caused by?

• Heat

• UV radiation

Which of the following does not protect you from the sun?

• Hats

• Sunscreen

• Tanning oil

• High covereage clothing

True or False - You can get sunburnt whilst in a car?

• True

• False

Which of the following is a symptom of over exposure to UV?

• Diabetes

• Hair growth

• Skin cancer

True or False - If you tan and don't burn, you don't need to bother about sun protection?

• True

• False

How often should you reapply sunscreen?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

True or False - Sun beds (solariums) can cause sunburn and skin cancer?

• True

• False

True or False - SPF 50 allows you to reapply less frequently compared to SPF 30 sunscreen?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

SPF 30 filters 96.7% of UV &
SPF 50 filters 98% of UV

Not much difference !!!

True or False - You can get sunburnt at the snow?

• True

• False

What is a common mistake when applying sunscreen?

• Using an SPF under 30

• Not reapplying

• Not using enough

• All of the above