The electric welding arc is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen that throws the full UV spectrum — including the UVC ordinary sunscreen was never built to block (WorkSafe; Medical Journal of Australia). With Australia's melanoma rate the world's highest and Queensland UV hitting Extreme in summer, welders need real cover. EcoZinc Welders 98% UVC High Protection SPF50+ is a 100% mineral, zinc-only, chemical UV filter free formula made in Rocklea, Brisbane. Read the 7-point guide at eco

Welders cop UV that most sunscreens were never built for. The sun is UVA and UVB — but ARPANSA lists welding as a workplace UV source too. EcoZinc Welders 98% UVC High Protection SPF50+ Tinted 1kg is a 100% mineral, zinc-only, chemical UV filter free formula that blocks UVA and UVB and adds 98% UVC coverage. Made in Queensland by Advance ZincTek (ASX: ANO) and VeganicSKN. It protects skin, not eyes — keep your PPE on. See the range at ecozinc.com.au.