The sky is becoming clearer and the temperature is rising as summer approaches, where the ultraviolet rays They are more powerful and dangerous. Do you know what measures you should take for your employers? Here we tell you.
There are people who must work several hours under the sun and are more exposed to solar radiation. For this reason, the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) called on employers in the public and private sectors to adopt measures to protect their personnel.
According to the map of the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), ultraviolet radiation (UV) throughout Peru is between levels 12 and 17, which are extremely high. And, with clear skies, this trend continues and may even increase to levels 19 and 20 as in previous years.
It is important to know that the ultraviolet radiation values registered in Peru are one of the highest in the world, when compared to countries in the northern hemisphere. Exposure to UV radiation causes premature aging of the skin and damage that can result in skin cancer. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself.
Solar radiation in Peru is one of the highest in the world (Photo: Andina)
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT EXPOSURE TO SOLAR RADIATION IN THE WORKPLACE?
The goal of the Law No. 30102 search Establish prevention measures that public and private institutions and entities have to adopt to reduce the harmful effects on health caused by exposure to solar radiation. The Ministry of Health is the governing body that dictates public policy at the national level.
WHAT SHOULD EMPLOYERS DO TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF RADIATION ON THEIR STAFF?
The owners of public and private institutions and entities, in order to reduce the harmful effects caused by exposure to solar radiation, have the following obligations:
- Employers, regardless of the labor regime to which their workers belong, have the obligation to adopt protection measures when, due to the nature of the work carried out by their collaborators, they are exposed to solar radiation for a long time.
- Inform and sensitize the personnel in charge about the risks of exposure to solar radiation and the way to prevent the damage that it may cause.
- Arrange that sports, religious, institutional, civic, protocol or any other activities that are not carried out in environments protected from solar radiation are preferably carried out between 8:00 and 10:00 or after 16:00 hours.
- Provide the use of sun protection instruments, attachments or accessories when exposure to solar radiation is unavoidable: hats, caps, glasses and sunscreen, among others.
- Place posters, notices or announcements in places exposed to solar radiation in your jurisdiction, which include the following: “Prolonged exposure to solar radiation causes damage to health.”
- Promote tree planting actions that allow the generation of natural shade in your jurisdiction.
WHO IS IN CHARGE OF INSPECTION?
Those responsible for monitoring compliance with the standard are the Ministries of Labor and Employment Promotion and Health, as well as regional governments and local governments, through their corresponding agencies.
