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Sun Safety

What's better than a gorgeous sunny day? The sun is out, and more people spend time doing outdoor activities. Nothing feels better than the warm sun on your skin. However, too much if the sun's rays can be harmful to both you and your family.

Before going out to enjoy the good weather, make sure you are aware of the risks associated with prolonged exposure to the sun and the measures you can take to protect yourself and your family.

UV Index Sun Awareness Program

Sun AwarenessThis program is aimed at elementary and high school teachers to teach their students how to use the UV index as a tool to better protect themselves from the harmful UV rays from the sun.

Consult our UV Index Sun Awareness Program section to learn more about the program, consult our resources and register your school.

Related Resources

Find out more about sun safety by consulting the following resources:

For information on tanning lamps, consult the Consumer Product Safety – Tanning Lamps section.

Last Updated: 2006-06-27 Top