Working Safely in the Sun – Online training in 16 languages
Working Safely in the Sun
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Working Safely in the Sun at a glance
- Legal basis
- §§ 5 and 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), ArbStättV (German Workplace Ordinance) Anhang Nr. 5.1, ArbMedVV (Angebotsvorsorge bei Tätigkeiten im Freien)
- Who must participate
- Employees who regularly work outdoors, e.g. on construction sites, in agriculture, or in gardening and landscaping
- How often
- Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1 (German statutory accident prevention regulation)); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | §§ 5 and 12 ArbSchG, ArbStättV Anhang Nr. 5.1, ArbMedVV (Angebotsvorsorge bei Tätigkeiten im Freien) |
|---|---|
| Target group | Employees who regularly work outdoors, e.g. on construction sites, in agriculture, or in gardening and landscaping |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Acute and chronic risks from UV radiation and heat
- Identifying hazards
- Technical and organizational protective measures
- Personal sun protection
- Occupational medical care
Frequently asked questions
Must employers offer check-ups for UV exposure?
Yes. For outdoor activities involving intensive exposure to natural UV radiation regularly lasting one hour or more per day, mandatory offering of occupational medical care is prescribed (ArbMedVV, Anhang Teil 3).
When should the safety training take place?
Prior to taking up work and at least annually, sensibly before the start of the summer months.
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.
About this course
The training on working in direct sunlight provides essential knowledge on protecting yourself from the dangers of UV radiation and heat. You will learn about the acute and chronic health risks that can result from sun exposure, how to recognize these hazards, and what preventive measures you need to take. These include technical and organizational protective measures as well as the proper use of personal protective equipment. Another important component is information about your rights and options regarding occupational health care. You will also learn how to administer first aid for heat-related illnesses so that you can act quickly and correctly in an emergency. The goal is to safeguard your health in the long term when working outdoors.
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