Staff who work outside should protect themselves from the sun and insects.
Employees who are required to work outdoors and are exposed to the sun's rays should:
Employees who are required to work outdoors in areas where insect borne disease may be contracted (such as Ross River Virus) shall be provided with an adequate supply of insect repellent. Selection of inspect repellents must take account of:
For regions where Ross River Virus is present, the Environmental Health Service of the Health Department of WA recommends covering up with loose clothing (mosquitoes bite through tight clothes) and the use of repellents containing between 5–20 per cent of N,N-diethyltoluamide (DEET).